RUBAARE – The hopeful Member of Parliament for Rushenyi County Mr Jonan .A. Muhumuza says that he is agitated for incumbent members of parliament who are barricading new contenders in their position of Member of Parliament, stressing that everyone has a right if he or she has the capacity to participate in politics of Uganda according to its constitution.
Muhumuza’s remarks came while addressing people of Rushenyi County who were gathered at Rubaare playground in Rubaare town council to witness the football final tournament organized by him between seven five sub counties and two councils which he named as “Muhumuza Cup”. Rwentobo Rwahi Town Council were the champions after their narrow win against Kayonza Sub County
Mr Muhumuza also noted that he was annoyed for the information peeped in his ears that the incumbent MP for Rushenyi was calling some of the National Resistance Movement supporters not to attend his tournament yet he is also a faithful supporter of National Resistance Movement. He also rallied for support in 2026 general elections and he is optimistic that when voted to power is ready to rectify needling persistent challenges in Rushenyi County that continues to cripple its development.
He added that joining politics is not creating hostility instead they should join hands as NRM to find a solution of implementing government programmes that are intended to eradicate poverty among the Rushenyi electorates, which include Parish Development Model, Youth livelihood Fund, Emyonga among others.
Mayor Rubaare town council Mr Benson Kansiime said that such sports initiatives cut the boredom among the youths which could have resulted into bad habits sucg ad theft, drug abuse, alcoholism among others.
He also says that it will help the youths to improve their talents where he cited that some youths who are footballers and runners are enjoying their talents by earning money for their wellbeing.
Reported by Amon Muhumuza
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