Beyond the island district itself, the Kalangala by-election is increasingly being viewed as an early political temperature test between the ruling NRM and the opposition NUP following the 2026 general elections. With sympathy, legacy politics, and party dominance all colliding in one race, the outcome could carry significance far beyond the shores of Ssese Islands.

Justice Kawumi’s nomination comes at a critical time for the judiciary, which continues to grapple with a mounting case backlog, increasing constitutional petitions, and heightened scrutiny over politically sensitive rulings ahead of another intense electoral cycle.

The commencement of the 12th Parliament marks the beginning of a new legislative cycle expected to shape Uganda’s political, economic, and governance direction amid growing public focus on service delivery, youth employment, accountability, and national development priorities.

“The UPC therefore respectfully calls upon His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, pursuant to Article 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, to withhold assent to the Bill and return it to Parliament for further scrutiny, wider consultation, and reconsideration,” the statement read in part.

“He distanced himself from curtailing religious institutions being funded and was silent about the political parties and cultural institutions, which remain victims of the proposed protection of sovereignty bill 2026. Which means his fight is against political parties and cultural groups,” Lulume said.

During the event, the Parliamentary Malaria Walk was officially activated, turning the football pitch into a platform for awareness. The message was simple and direct: malaria is preventable, and it can be beaten.

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