Robert Mugabe of the National Resistance Movement party has been elected Member of Parliament for Kitagwenda County after registering a commanding victory in the recently concluded parliamentary elections.
According to official results announced by the Kitagwenda District Returning Officer, Francis Kagoro, Mugabe garnered 33,249 votes, representing 68.6 percent of the total votes cast.
He was followed by Abbas Agaba Mugisha, who obtained 10,193 votes, equivalent to 21.03 percent. Nulu Byamukama finished third with 1,881 votes, or 3.88 percent.
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Emmanuel Arinaitwe polled 1,727 votes, representing 3.56 percent, while George William Spencer received 631 votes, equivalent to 1.3 percent.
African Arinaitwe garnered 506 votes, or 1.09 percent, and Mubarak Nsamba came last with 280 votes, representing 0.58 percent.
Speaking shortly after his victory was declared, Mugabe thanked voters for entrusting him with the mandate to represent Kitagwenda County and pledged to prioritise improved service delivery across the constituency.
"I am deeply grateful to the people of Kitagwenda County for the trust they have placed in me," Mugabe said.
"During my five-year term, my focus will be on improving service delivery, addressing the needs of our people, and working closely with all stakeholders to ensure development reaches every corner of the county."
Mugabe's victory follows a campaign period marked by legal and administrative challenges that at one point cast uncertainty over his candidature.
Petitions were filed with the Electoral Commission questioning his nomination over alleged fraudulent academic qualifications.
In a related development during the campaign, the Islamic University in Uganda cancelled Mugabe's mature entry certificate following a petition by concerned citizens, a move that triggered debate and anxiety among residents.
Some supporters alleged that the decision was politically motivated, citing the timing of the action close to the general elections.
However, after a second petition and further review, the Electoral Commission dismissed all the allegations against Mugabe, finding no sufficient grounds to nullify his nomination and subsequently clearing him to contest.
With the legal hurdles resolved and a strong electoral mandate secured, Mugabe is now set to assume office as Kitagwenda County's elected representative, amid high expectations from supporters and residents who will be watching closely to see how he delivers on his pledges.
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