JINJA .The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has given its ticket for Jinja City Mayoral race to youthful Mubarak Kirunda, dropping the incumbent Alton Peter Kasolo .
Kasolo, who had only served for one term started losing ground during his first year in office when he started hobnobbing with big wigs in in the ruling National Resistance Movement .
Kirunda , currently mayor Jinja Central Division has been chosen because of his firm grassroots support and developmental mindset .He promises to turn around the city within six months in office .
“…I have nearly two decades of experience as Jinja Central Division chairperson, and I pledge to activate and complete projects initiated during my tenure…,” he said.
The 49- year- old Kirunda hails from Bujagali in the then Budondo sub county and is son to Hajji Abu Menya .
According to the list of flag bearers released for Jinja City released by NUP Elections Management Committee , Simon Kasirye will hold the party flag in Jinja South Division East mayoral race , Ayub Wabiika ( Jinja North Division Mayor) . These ones will compete with candidates other parties will field for the same positions .
