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Elgon County MP Ignatius Mudimi nominated as independent after losing NRM primaries

Election Related Single source Bulambuli 22 Oct 2025 Severity: 1/5

According to Nile Post, incumbent Elgon County MP Ignatius Mudimi Wamakuyu was nominated to contest the 2026 parliamentary election as an independent after losing the NRM flag to Moses Masa. Mudimi said independent candidature is guaranteed by the Constitution and expressed dissatisfaction with the NRM primaries.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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