NAMISINDWA: Journalist Emma Bwayo Wins LCV Seat

Journalist Bwayo Emma, the NRM flag bearer for the Namisindwa District LCV chairperson seat, has been declared the winner of the local council elections held on Thursday, 22nd January.

Bwayo secured 37,170 votes, defeating the incumbent chairman Jackson Wakweika, who polled 21,619 votes, according to official results released by the district electoral authorities.

Bwayo earlier won the NRM party primaries held on 24th July 2025 by a wide margin, setting the stage for his victory in the general local council elections.

The newly elected LCV chairperson is the Marketing Manager at Nandala’s Elgon FM and currently serves as the Male Youth Councillor for Namisindwa District Local Government (2021–2026).

While speaking to the media shortly after the declaration, Bwayo pledged to be available and accountable to the people at all times. He promised to streamline service delivery without fear or favour and to prioritise career growth and development for the people of Namisindwa.

The Namisindwa District NRM Chairperson, Aramazan Wabuko, congratulated the people of Namisindwa upon the victory, saying it gives the ruling party a strong foundation for development in the district.

He called upon the newly elected leaders to unite supporters, avoid conflicts, and urged voters to understand the roles and responsibilities of the different elected offices.