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NUP's Harriet Nakwedde declared winner of Kayunga District Woman MP seat, unseating Aidah Nantaba

Election Related Verified Kayunga 17 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

Harriet Nakwedde of NUP was declared winner of the Kayunga District Woman MP race with 20,753 votes, ahead of incumbent Aidah Nantaba with 16,138 and Jackline Birungi with 15,790, according to the Daily Monitor. The paper reported that tension had been high among supporters gathered in Kayunga Town Council awaiting the result, and that electoral officials urged calm as counting for other positions continued.

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