Kefa Mafumo Joins Butiru MP Race, Pledges to End Development Delays
For Mafumo, this is not just a political move but a call to action. He vowed to prioritize equitable service delivery, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development, should he secure the NRM flag and win the general election.
Kefa Mafumo has officially joined the race to represent Butiru County in Parliament, picking nomination forms under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party on Wednesday and calling on constituents to rally behind his bid for development-focused leadership.
Speaking shortly after receiving his nomination forms at the NRM Electoral Commission headquarters in Kyadondo, Mafumo expressed deep concern over the state of development in Butiru County. “The silence has become loud,” he said. “We have over lagged behind in terms of development. We also need to be part of the national cake, and I have come to serve you.”
Mafumo’s remarks struck a chord with some constituents who have long voiced dissatisfaction with stalled infrastructure, underfunded schools, limited health services, and poor road networks in the sub-county.
His declaration comes just two days after the ruling NRM party officially launched its expression of interest process ahead of the 2026 general elections. The process, which opened on June 2, 2025, invites party members nationwide to express interest and pick nomination forms to contest for various positions, including parliamentary seats, district chairpersonships, and key local government offices under the NRM banner.
According to Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, the process will run until June 15, with official nominations scheduled for June 17. He also confirmed that members vying for parliamentary positions must pay a non-refundable fee of UGX 3 million.
“This exercise has started smoothly and is progressing well,” Dr. Tanga told the press at the party headquarters, noting the enthusiasm with which members are turning up to pick forms.
For Mafumo, this is not just a political move but a call to action. He vowed to prioritize equitable service delivery, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development, should he secure the NRM flag and win the general election.
“As a son of this soil, I know where the pain lies. Our people are hardworking but are limited by lack of government attention. That must change, and it starts now,” he told a group of supporters who had accompanied him to Kyadondo.
The battle for Butiru County is expected to be hotly contested, with other aspiring candidates also expected to express interest in the coming days. However, Mafumo’s early move has positioned him as a serious contender and potentially a fresh voice for the people of Manafwa District.
As the NRM’s nomination process unfolds, the focus now shifts to how candidates like Mafumo will articulate their agendas and resonate with the electorate in a region longing for transformation.
