As a few individuals circulate sponsored forms soliciting signatures for the sole candidature of the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament (WMP) for Katakwi District, Cecillia Anyakoit has declared her interest in the same seat.
“With or without Anyakoit, we shall not accept the issue of sole candidature in Katakwi District. Let people exercise their democratic power to vote for leaders of their choice. Those moving with forms are being used for selfish gains,” said Akareut Victor.
The entry of Anyakoit means that those previously collecting signatures should abandon any hopes of sole candidature in Katakwi District.
Anyakoit, a former UPC member and now an NRM member, will compete with the Vice President, Hon. Jessica Alupo, for the 2026 Woman Parliamentary seat for Katakwi.
The “iron lady” and no-nonsense daughter of the soil has encouraged all her supporters to stay calm and urged those in the opposing camps to surrender their arms as the race is expected to heat up with victory chants.
Voters are closely watching and advocating for effective accountability, good governance, and improved service delivery from the current leadership.
“An activist full of advocacy, momentum, and vocal enough to challenge the status quo is here to fight for the rights of the ‘wanainchi’ regardless of their political affiliation,” Anyakoit said while speaking to the press in Katakwi.
Anyakoit’s declaration has so far been met with ululations everywhere, as many NRM members and others eagerly await the “one-punch lady.”
She is calling upon all District Women Council members, District Councilors, LC3s, Parish Councilors, LC1s and LC2s, party chairpersons, the teaching and medical fraternities, opinion and cultural leaders, churches, the disabled, orphans, and the general public to mobilize and support the new change.
“United we stand, divided we fall; the seat is ours. Katakwi must change for development,” Anyakoit said.
HAKUNA KULALA, MAM AJOO!!
