Eng. Marriam Balunga Emerges as Likely NUP Candidate for Kalangala By-Election

Following the recent burial of Kalangala District Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, the parliamentary seat now stands vacant, awaiting an official announcement of the by-election roadmap. While authorities have yet to release details, early indications suggest that Eng. Marriam Balunga is positioning herself as the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) flagbearer for the upcoming contest in Kalangala.

Kalangala remains a stronghold for the opposition, with NUP enjoying significant support across the district. According to party insiders, if Balunga secures the NUP nomination, the party stands a strong chance of retaining the seat in the forthcoming by-election.

As political anticipation builds, all eyes are on NUP’s next move—and on Eng. Marriam Balunga as she steps into the spotlight.