Hon. Rita Atukwasa Picks NRM Nomination Forms for Mbarara City Woman MP 2026-2031, Pledges Continued Development

Last updated: June 3, 2025 2:02 pm

Mbarara City, Uganda – As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) kicked off its nomination exercise on June 2, 2025, for candidates aspiring to run for parliamentary and district leadership positions in the 2026–2031 term, one of the notable figures to pick nomination forms was Hon. Rita Atukwasa Bwahika, the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Mbarara City.

Hon. Atukwasa, who has served in the 11th Parliament with distinction, seeks a second term under the NRM flag. Her entry into city leadership came at a time when Mbarara City lacked solid representation for the Woman MP position. Since then, she has earned widespread recognition as a strategic, experienced, and committed leader—especially in advocating for girl-child education and women’s empowerment.

News of her picking nomination forms was met with excitement and strong support from constituents who credit her with bridging leadership gaps and fostering inclusive development.

Rita’s leadership is widely seen as a reflection of the NRM’s broader agenda of women’s emancipation, championed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Her unwavering loyalty to the NRM party and her alignment with its empowerment goals continue to earn her respect among both grassroots supporters and party leaders.

Key Achievements During Her First Term:

Bridging Stakeholder Gaps: She has facilitated collaboration among Mbarara City stakeholders and leaders, promoting unity and coordinated development efforts.
Health Initiatives: Organized multiple health camps that have provided medical diagnosis, treatment, and emotional support to residents facing various health challenges.
Infrastructure Advocacy: Successfully lobbied for electricity extensions and water connections across several underserved areas in the city.
Girl Child Empowerment: Spearheaded vocational skilling programs for young girls, including tailoring and crafts, aligning with President Museveni’s vision for youth empowerment.
Religious Inclusion: Offered support to both churches and mosques, demonstrating religious tolerance and equal support without discrimination.
Legislative Impact: Actively contributed in the 11th Parliament, giving voice to the concerns of Mbarara City residents and representing their interests at the national level.

Hon. Atukwasa remains a strong candidate for continued leadership, with many in Mbarara City viewing her as the ideal choice to sustain and accelerate the city’s development trajectory.

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