New faces of Kampala politics
NAGGAYI, WOMEN MP,
KAMPALAAbout the campaigns: The campaigns were very hectic, however the public was receptive. The worst fear is that the public thought the vote would be rigged⦠and we did not have the capacity to penetrate the no-go zones.
Nabilah Ssempala Naggayi Beti Olive Kamya Hussein Kyanjo Erias Lukwago Nampijja Susan Lukyamuzi Why I won: I think Kampala was ripe for change. There was thirst for a new woman MP in Kampala because the previous one had forgotten her peopleâ¦I think that because voting this time was through adult suffrage, the people were eager to vote for someone who they thought has the capacity to deliver.My goal: I am going to carry the obligation that voters have entrusted in me. I will fight for effective representation. There are issues like term limits which people were not happy abou t. I will try to push for them [term limits] to be reinstated.There is also fragementation of women in Kampala, left behind by [Margaret] Zziwa [former MP]⦠fragmentation between Movement women and those from the opposition. I need to bridge this gap.BETI OLIVE KAMYA, MP Rubaga NorthAbout the campaigns: They were quite challenging because I had to campaign for the party and the party president nationally. I also had to campaign for myself and Nabilah [Naggayi, Woman MP, Kampala] in my constituency which is Lubaga North. Selling the party to non-party people was very challenging because I had to do a lot of convincing.
But I managed to do well because I got 25,000 votes more than what my contenders got put together.Why I won: I focused my campaign on ordinary people and how I will help in reducing taxes on goods like sugar, paraffin. This message was very captivating and it was captured b y people, and I think that is why they voted for me. Besigye (FDC party president) played a big role too, as he used to come to my campaigns. And our party symbol was significant, as you know anybody with a key is a winner.My goal: I hope to fight for the ordinary people by reducing intimidation and harassment. I also hope to reduce taxes on consumer goods as I promised people to meet their demands.HUSSEIN KYANJO, MP, MAKINDYE WESTAbout the campaigns: This is a broad question but generally the campaigns were good. The worst part was the level of civic education among the people. People were asking me petty questions like whether I had a house. Some of my opponents had nothing to tell the people so they resorted to spoiling my name.Why I won: I won because I was very popular and on the right side. This time it was not enough to be popular but you had to be on the right side.My goal: I have got issues that are national, regional. I do not take myself as a Member of Parliament for Makindye West. Yes, I was elected by the people of Makindye West to represent the whole of Uganda. I want to address issues like the quality of education, unemployment and care for the elderly.I also want to be part of the pillar that is going to be outstanding in issues regarding Buganda. There are some unresolved things like the regional tier.ERIAS LUKWAGO, MP, KAMPALA CENTRALAbout the campaigns: As far as resources are concerned, the campaigns were quite taxing. They have been monetised. The reception was extremely good. I got positive response across the board. It was not only from DP members but even members of NRM at different levels campaigned for me.Why I won: People did appreciate the role I have played in the democratisation process of this country and the fight for restoration for th e rule of law. The age factor also favoured me. People were yearning for change.My goal: I hope to strengthen Parliament from being a rubber stamp to an independent, autonomous organ of government. I must use it as a forum to fight for the rule of law. To be the voice of people who are suffering in my constituency. There are a number of groups in my constituency; I will see how to assist them. Not to give them handouts but to look for ways I can help them. I will fight for equal opportunities for all people irrespective of colour, religion, tribe and sex. It is a very big challenge, especially in a cosmopolitan constituency like Kampala Central.NAMPIJJA SUSAN LUKYAMUZI, MP, RUBAGA SOUTHAbout the campaigns: Campaigns were fair and the community was effective. They showed willingness to give me the vote and make me their representative. They were bitter with what happened to their honourable [Ken Lukyamuzi]. I found the campaigns fair and good for me and I enjoyed them because people gave me the support.Why I won: First of all, Lukyamuzi the name, people had the love for it after appreciating the things he had done for them. They were ready to vote for whoever he presented to them. Then I had the capacity and I was competent enough to represent them. I knew I had the stamina and the love to represent my people of Lubaga.My goal: The first motion I hope to table is to remove maternity fee. I want government to abolish it completely. I intend to fight corruption in government, mostly in Parliament. I will also fight against MPs who are anti-federo. I will fight for reduction in power tariffs as well as starting developmental projects for the youth and women.[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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