I’ll not abandon comedy, says Jinja City Mayor-elect
Tuesday January 26 2021
Jinja City Mayor-elect Peter Okocha Kasolo casts his vote at PMM Girls’ Polling Station in Jinja last week. PHOTO/ DENIS EDEMA
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JINJA- Mr Peter Okocha Kasolo, a comedian who won the Jinja City mayoral race, has vowed to continue entertaining his audience, saying the art is different from his official role.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate last week defeated nine contestants, including Robert Kanusu (NRM), Dr Frank Nabwiso (FDC), Godfrey Tibenkana (DP), Rose Kalembe (ANT), Julius Zziwa, Jeff Bidandi, Joseph Bamwite, Joseph Agaba and Meddie Ntuyo, all Independents.
Daily Monitor
Sunday January 24 2021
This photo shows a combination of unique winners from Uganda s 2021 electoral season. PHOTO/COMBO/NMG.
Summary
A shoemaker takes charge of Iganga District, a comedian will be in charge of Jinja City, a 75-year-old wins the district chair in Rakai, while a ruling NRM party member is fourth time lucky in Kasese District. We take a look at special winners from around the country.
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Sunday Monitor traces some of the figures who stand out.
Ezra Gabula: Shoemaker at helm of Iganga District
IGANGA. Mr Ezra Gabula was on Wednesday elected Iganga District chairperson, defeating eleven other contenders.