The 2025 Kawempe North by-election was held on 13 March 2025, following the death of MP Muhammad Ssegirinya. His family members supported different candidates.
Conduct Nomination of candidates were open between 26 and 27 February 2025. Campaigning ended on 11 March.
Candidates There were 10 candidates in the by-election.
Results Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, was declared the winner.
+ Kawempe Division North – Parliamentary By-Election 2025 Candidate Political party Votes Percentage Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola NUP 17,764 64.36% Nambi Faridah Kigongo NRM 8,593 31.14% Murerwa Hanifah Karadi Independent 381 1.38% Luwemba Lusswa Muhammad Independent 240 0.87% Mukiibi Sadat FDC 239 0.87% Mutazindwa Muhamood Independent 186 0.67% Kasacca Henry Mubiru DP 100 0.36% Musiitwa Ismail PPP 39 0.14% Nsereko Moses Independent 32 0.12% Engena-Maitum Edward Independent 22 0.08% Total valid votes 27,596 100% Rejected (invalid) ballots 406 — Total ballots counted 28,002 — Spoilt ballot papers 49 —
Reaction The National Resistance Movement announced a legal challenge to the vote.
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