News reaching our desk confirms that Winifred Nakandi has officially withdrawn from the race for the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Kampala Woman Member of Parliament ahead of the 2026 General Election.
However, she claimed poor irregularities in the party’s vetting and harmonization processes.
Nakandi, who is in the race for the party ticket with Shamim Malende, Kampala City Council Authority Speaker Zahara Luyirika, and Agnes Namagembe, accused the process of being in favor of certain contenders.
Furthermore, she alleged that during closed-door meetings convened by party leaders to resolve tensions, only Malende and Luyirika were given an audience, sidelining her and other aspirants.
“This raises questions on whether my expression of interest was even formally considered,” Nakandi said, adding that she would soon announce her next political move.
They warned that failure to observe party discipline could lead to disqualification of either or both candidates. Additionally, Nakandi’s withdrawal underscores growing unease within NUP ranks over how internal contests are managed.
Her exit leaves Shamim Malende and Luyirika as the most prominent contenders but also raises questions about whether Uganda’s biggest opposition party can maintain internal democracy without alienating sections of its membership.
In conclusion, the National Unity Platform (NUP) is set to begin its parliamentary vetting process on Monday next week.
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