The presidential and general elections coming up in 2026 shall witness a tense moment across the country.
Different personalities are vying for various positions of leaders.
Kamuli Municipality is privileged to have the son of the soil Eng. Godfrey Mugoya among the leaders aspiring leadership positions for the upcoming epoch 2026-2031.
Eng. Mugoya is eagerly eyeing the Member of Parliament seat for Kamuli Municipality.
Leaning on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, Eng. Mugoya has a rich agenda for all; males and females, the youth, elderly, poor, middle income and the rich.
“I want to front advocacy for our rights” he opens up on his agenda for the people of Kamuli Municipality.
“I also want advocacy for improved education system, infrastructural improvement like roads, economic empowerment and reduction in over-taxation for our people” he adds.
At the moment, he is traversing the entire Kamuli Municipality with a door-to-door campaign as he preaches his manifesto to the people.
He is favorite to win the NUP ticket in the primaries before facing off with other parties in the main election.
Roles of MP’s:
A community needs an MP who is a strong advocate, a good communicator, and actively engaged with their constituents.
- Advocacy and Representation:
Voice for the Community:
An effective MP should be able to effectively articulate the needs and concerns of their constituency in Parliament, both orally and through written questions or submissions.
Policy Influence:
They should actively participate in the policy-making process, advocating for the community’s interests and pushing for positive changes that benefit their constituents.
Monitoring and Oversight:
MPs also have a responsibility to monitor government actions and hold ministers accountable for their decisions.
- Strong Communication and Engagement:
Open Communication:
An MP should be accessible to constituents and actively engage with them through various channels (e.g., regular meetings, social media, email).
Transparency:
They should be transparent about their actions and decisions, keeping the community informed about what they are doing in Parliament.
Active Listening:
They should actively seek feedback from the community and be willing to listen to their concerns and suggestions.
- Responsiveness and Helpfulness:
Problem-Solving:
An effective MP should be able to assist constituents with individual concerns and help them access government services.
Information Dissemination:
They should be a source of information about government programs and initiatives and help constituents understand their options.
Community Support:
They should be actively involved in community events and initiatives, demonstrating their commitment to the area.
