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2026 Elections: Budadiri East MP hopeful Julius Nakiyi to launch campaign in February

Eng Julius Nakiyi, who lost to Sasaga Isaiah Wanzila in 2021 is back again for another shot at the Budadiri East MP come 2026 (Photo/Courtesy)

Sironko, (UG):- Eng. Julius Nakiyi, the director of Rosewood Hotels, has released a tentative program for his campaign as he prepares to contest for the Budadiri East Parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections. 

Nakiyi previously contested in the 2021 elections but lost to the current MP, Sasaga Isaiah Wanzira, by a margin of 149,835 votes. (Sasaga secured 15,776 votes, Vincent Woboya 12,152, and Julius Nakiyi 7,941). 

He has now confirmed that he will run on the NRM ticket and announced that he will officially launch his campaign in Elgon Sub-county on February 1st, with schedules for other sub-counties to be shared thereafter.

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Nakiyi urged residents in other sub-counties to await his visit, as he intends to meet voters in every sub-county. He further encouraged voters to participate in the ongoing voter register update, emphasizing its importance in confirming their eligibility to vote.  

The NRM diehard supporter will face tough competition from the incumbent Sasaga Isaiah Wanzira, Vincent Woboya, Kiwungulo John, Nanoka Mike, and others.

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