26 Candidates Nominated in Mbale City MP Race

Thursday, October 23, 2025
A total of 26 candidates have been nominated to contest for parliamentary seats in Mbale City. The nomination exercise commenced on Wednesday, October 22, and concluded on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The nominations include 8 City Women Representatives, 9 candidates for the Northern Division, and 9 candidates for the Industrial Division.

Northern Division Candidates

In the Northern Division, the nominated candidates are:

1.Musigire Isima (Uganda Patriotic Movement)
2.Wambede Seth (Incumbent, Independent)
3.Nangoli Umar** *(Independent)
4.Wanyoto Paul Mugoya (Independent) – The GEN Z favorite, appealing to younger voters with progressive ideas.
5.Sizomu Goshum (Forum for Democratic Change – FDC)
6.Masaba Ivan(National Unity Platform – NUP)
7.Mukone Moses Michael(Independent)
8.Ssebagabo Moses (Democratic Party – DP)
9.Hudu Hussein(National Resistance Movement – NRM)

Wanyoto Paul Mugoya: The GEN Z Favorite
Wanyoto Paul Mugoya has emerged as a leading contender in the Northern Division, particularly appealing to the younger demographic. His platform focuses on:

– Employment Opportunities: Advocating for job creation and youth empowerment.
– Education: Promoting accessible and quality education for all.
– Environmental Sustainability: Addressing climate change and advocating for sustainable practices.

Industrial Division Candidates
In the Industrial Division, the nominated candidates include:

1.Wasukira Anthony(Independent)
2.Wandera Reagan(Independent)
3.Karim Masaba(Incumbent, Independent)
4.Walimbwa Idi Rashid (National Unity Platform – NUP)
5.Mudeda James Kimayo Sulai(Independent)
6.Musoba Benard (Independent)
7.Wekesa John Wambogo (National Resistance Movement – NRM)
8.Saidi Bin Sharif (People’s Freedom Front – PFF)
9.Wokuri Margaret Madanda (FDC) – The only woman in the race.

City Women Representative Candidates
For the City Women Representative seat, the contenders are:

1. Wanyoto Lydia Mutende (NRM)
2. Nakayenze Aisha(NUP)
3. Kakai Harriet (FDC)
4. Namono Peace (DP)
5. Connie Nakayenze Galiwango (Incumbent, Independent)
6. Wasagali Sarah Kanaabi(Independent)

The Mbale City MP race is shaping up to be highly competitive, especially in the Northern Division, where candidates like Wanyoto Paul Mugoya are resonating strongly with the younger generation. As the election date approaches, the focus will be on how these candidates engage with their constituents and address the pressing issues facing the community.

By Reagan Nabutele