Makindye Division is a key political battleground in Kampala, and Omari’s unopposed victory marks a significant moment ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
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A National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate in the Makindye Division mayoral race, Yasini Omari, has been declared unopposed after the Electoral Commission (EC) disqualified all his challengers.
Eleven candidates, including National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Bosco Lusagala and other parties, have been disqualified for failing to meet EC’s nomination requirements.
The Electoral Commission stated that the candidates’ nomination signatures were invalid, rendering their bids non-compliant with electoral guidelines.
The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming the enforcement of electoral laws and others raising concerns about the nomination process and political competition.
Makindye Division is a key political battleground in Kampala, and Omari’s unopposed victory marks a significant moment ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
The Electoral Commission emphasized that all candidates had adequate time and guidance to comply with nomination procedures.
