Atleast three of the four Members of Parliament from Nakaseke District have officially been sworn in, marking a major political shift as the area returns to the control of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
For more than a decade, the opposition had weakened the NRM’s grip on Nakaseke by capturing key constituencies such as Nakaseke South, previously represented by Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, and Nakaseke Central, formerly held by Allan Mayanja Ssebunya.
The political tide, however, changed on January 15, 2026, when the NRM defeated incumbent opposition legislators in the parliamentary elections.
On Wednesday, Charles Kawuma Nsereko Basajjassubi Kawuma was sworn in as the new MP for Nakaseke South, replacing Luttamaguzi, while Kabuye Kyofa took over from Mayanja in Nakaseke Central. In Nakaseke North, Professor Wilber Ahebwa replaced fellow NRM legislator Enock Nyongore.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, Pastor Samuel Kajoba, President of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Uganda Union, led a thanksgiving service for MP Charles Nsereko Basajjassubi at Arirang Hotel in Kampala. During the event, the newly elected legislator thanked God for what he described as a decisive victory.
Pastor Kajoba urged Nsereko to remain faithful and focused as he begins his parliamentary duties.
“Do not be overtaken by money or earthly possessions while serving in Parliament. Continue serving the Lord. I am happy for you upon winning the seat. May God bless you on your journey,” Pastor Kajoba said.
Speaking at the same ceremony, Nsereko described his election as the beginning of a new chapter for Nakaseke South after reclaiming the constituency from the opposition. He accused his predecessor of slowing development in the area and pledged to deliver tangible results for residents.
The MP reflected on the challenges faced during the campaigns before thanking voters for entrusting him with leadership.
He pledged to prioritise the distribution of agricultural inputs to households in a bid to boost incomes and improve livelihoods. Nsereko also promised to support youths and women focused empowerment initiatives and to lobby for additional government programmes and development projects for the constituency.
NRM Deputy Secretary General Rosemary Namayanja said the ruling party had regained its political strength in a district historically associated with the rise of the current government four decades ago.
According to Namayanja, the era of opposition dominance in Nakaseke had ended, paving the way for renewed development under NRM leadership.
“Currently, all Members of Parliament in Nakaseke, together with the majority of local government leaders, are NRM representatives. This is a clear sign of the people’s renewed confidence in the NRM government. I will personally work closely with MP Nsereko to ensure that he fulfils the pledges made to the people,” she said.
Dr Edward Ssengonzi Ddamulira, Under Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, pledged continued collaboration with Nsereko to attract more services and development projects to the constituency.
“So far, through cooperation with MP Nsereko, all sub-counties in Nakaseke have secured grants for roads, construction of offices, and other projects,” Dr Ssengonzi said.
“I will work hand in hand with MP Nsereko to ensure we lobby and deliver services to the people,” he added.
Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa who was chief guest at the ceremony also congratulated Nsereko, saying she understood the significance of taking the oath of office, having undergone the same experience seven times herself.
“I am hopeful that the new leadership will take Nakaseke to greater heights, and we shall continue to work together during this new term,” Nankabirwa said.
She further reaffirmed government commitment to implementing campaign promises, particularly the extension of electricity to remaining villages in Nakaseke.
“Don’t worry, MP Nsereko. I will bounce back in Cabinet, and together we shall deliver on the pledge of electricity,” Nankabirwa, a longtime family friend, added.
The swearing-in of the new MPs signals a major political comeback for the NRM in Nakaseke District, effectively ending years of opposition influence in several key constituencies.
With leaders promising unity, improved service delivery, and accelerated development, residents are now watching closely to see whether the new leadership can translate campaign pledges into meaningful socio-economic progress for the people of Nakaseke.
