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NRM figures clash with Kutesa over independent candidate joining party mobilisation in Sembabule

Election Related Single source Ssembabule Dec 2025 (day not reported) Severity: 1/5

According to the Nile Post, Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande confronted former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa after independent Mawogola North candidate Jet John Tumwebazze joined Kutesa's mobilisation for President Museveni. Rwashande and NRM flag bearer Hanifah Kawooya said independents should not take part in party activities, while Kutesa asked both camps to set aside their rivalries and focus on votes for Museveni.

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

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