Maria Kajura, the spirited Woman MP from Masindi district, proudly declared she dropped a whopping UGX 2 billion during her recent campaign extravaganza. Yes, you heard it right—2 billion big ones! That’s enough to buy a fleet of fancy cars or maybe even a small kingdom somewhere in the rolling hills of Ankole.
The stunning revelation that has left many scratching their heads and counting their shillings. Or perhaps not.
Maria, known for her bold statements and even bolder spending habits, didn’t hold back in letting the world know just how deep her pockets ran during the campaign season. With billboards that could be seen from the moon, rallies that rivaled a concert at Kololo, and enough campaign merchandise to outfit an army of volunteers, she spared no expense in her quest for votes.
Of course, with great spending comes great expectations. Maria isn’t just in it for the love of politics—she’s on a mission to recoup that UGX 2 billion investment faster than you can say “cash flow problems”. And who can blame her? In Uganda’s political arena, where every vote counts and every bob spent is scrutinized, she’s aiming to turn her campaign expenses into a gold mine of political dividends.
But let’s not forget the voters, bless their hearts. They’ve been treated to promises as grand as the Nile itself, with Maria pledging everything from new schools to solar-powered chicken coops.
In response to the murmurs of discontent from some corners of Masindi, Maria was quick to remind everyone that politics ain’t cheap, folks. It’s a game of big bucks and bigger dreams, where even a simple handshake can cost you a few million shillings in strategically placed greasing of palms.
Historically speaking, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen such high-stakes spending in Ugandan politics. Remember the legendary campaigns of the 2011, where candidates would make it rain shillings like they were confetti at a wedding? Maria’s UGX 2 billion might just be the latest chapter in the political theatrics of beloved country trying hard to become a gas station.
The next time you see Maria Kajura cruising by in her convoy of campaign buses, adorned with posters promising the moon and stars, remember this: she’s not just a politician, she’s an entrepreneur in the business of political investment. And if she’s looking to recoup that UGX 2 billion, well, let’s just hope she brings home the votes to match the bills.
After all, in politics as in life, sometimes you’ve got to spend big to win big.
