Final Blow! Defiant Tabaro Chickens Out Of Mbarara LCV Race, Big Win For Kururagire’s Strategic Leadership!

By Our Reporter

The political landscape in Mbarara District has seen a definitive shift towards unity and discipline, a direct result of the outstanding leadership and strategic acumen of Mr. Tuhaise Prosper Kururagire, the CHAIRMAN NRM MBARARA DISTRICT. His concerted efforts have successfully consolidated the party base, ensuring that all political energy is channeled to support the official NRM flag bearers, thereby leaving independent candidates confused and isolated.

The most potent evidence of this success is the decisive withdrawal of Mr. Tumwesigye Didas Tabaro from the race for Mbarara District LCV Chairperson. Mr. Tabaro, who had been nominated as an independent candidate, has now officially submitted his withdrawal to the Uganda Electoral Commission.

While the decision was formalized following a constructive discussion with the National Vice Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Mr. Nuwagira Toyota, the context of Tabaro’s exit is clear: he succumbed to mounting pressure. This pressure was significantly amplified by recent SWIFT NEWS exposure, which highlighted serious accountability issues concerning the Ugx1 billion road funds.

This news site pointed out the intense dissatisfaction among Mbarara councillors, who questioned the alleged misappropriation and ballooning of road construction costs. This exposé served to thoroughly undermine the credibility of the independent campaign.

Having been exposed for a failure to provide adequate accountability for taxpayers’ money, Mr. Tabaro’s campaign became untenable. This pivotal moment provided a clear opportunity for the NRM to restore unity, and Mr. Kururagire seized it.

The NRM Mbarara District Chapter owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Mr. Tuhaise Prosper Kururagire. He has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that independent candidates like Tabaro feel the futility of proceeding with ambitions that threaten to divide the NRM vote.

Kururagire’s strategy is simple yet effective: maintain an environment where commitment to the party’s cause and accountability for public service are non-negotiable.

• Consolidation of Support: By uniting the party structures, Kururagire ensures the NRM speaks with one voice, making it impossible for independents to gain traction.

• Focus on the Core Mission: With Tabaro’s withdrawal, attention and resources are now fully directed towards the success of the NRM candidates and the strengthening of grassroots support for President H.E. Y.K. Museveni & Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba ahead of the 2026 general elections.

• Disciplinary Action (Political): The successful removal of a problematic candidate from the race underscores Kururagire’s ability to manage internal political dissent and protect the party’s reputation.

Mr. Tabaro’s commitment to stepping back and focusing entirely on NRM mobilization is the ultimate demonstration of Kururagire’s success in re-establishing party discipline. Mbarara is now more united than ever, thanks to the determined work of its NRM Chairman. The party is solid, the flag bearers have full support, and the confusion rests entirely with those who sought to stand alone.