According to NUP Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya, the 10 aspirants who expressed interest will engage in a public debate, an exercise that will account for 50% of the selection criteria.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has outlined its selection process for the party’s flagbearer in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election, revealing that the decision will be split between a public debate and a constituency survey.
According to NUP Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya, the 10 aspirants who expressed interest will engage in a public debate, an exercise that will account for 50% of the selection criteria.
“We shall allow a few supporters for each candidate at the debate to avoid chaos,” Rubongoya stated.
The remaining 50% will be determined through a ground survey conducted by the party’s Election Management Committee to assess the candidates' popularity and suitability among voters in Kawempe North.
By the close of nominations on Friday, NUP had confirmed ten contenders for the party ticket.
These include Luwemba Lusswa Muhammad, a former aide to the late MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, lawyer Luyimbazi Nalukoola, Umar Magara, Saulo Kulya Zziwa, Serunkuuma Salim, also known as Mafu Mafu, Kakyika Fredrick, Dr. Charles Rubagumya, Eng. Ssenkungu Kenneth, Mathias Mulumba, and Moses Nsereko.
The Kawempe North parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of the former representative, Muhammad Ssegirinya, on January 9, 2025.