The Minister of Water and Environment, Sam Cheptoris, has announced he has quit the Kapchorwa Municipality legislative race.
Cheptoris, who has served two consecutive terms as legislator for Kapchorwa Municipality, told Uganda Radio Network that he is withdrawing from politics to spend time with his family after many years of service in government.
“I believe I have contributed a lot to this great nation by executing various responsibilities; it’s time for me to relax and have fun with my family,” he said. According to the Minister, he confirmed his decision by not picking nomination forms for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries. Cheptoris also urged his supporters to rally behind a leader of integrity.
“Now I have retired, please vote wisely, avoid monetary politics, and choose the right leader,” he added.