FDC’s Mafabi Outlines Radical Social Plan at Teso Campaign Stop
Katakwi,Uganda
Mafabi rallies in Katakwi, pledges accountability and village-funds
Friday 7th.November.2025, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi electrified a mass rally in Toroma Town Council, Katakwi District, as part of his nationwide campaign ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Crowd, tone and setting
Supporters clad in FDC colours filled the town square and surrounding streets as Mafabi arrived to deliver his message. The rally featured speeches, local leaders’ endorsements, and a detailed outline of his policy commitments. The atmosphere was described as “energised and participatory” by on-site observers.
Key promises and themes
During his address Mafabi emphasised several central commitments:
He pledged compensation for families who lost cattle in past insecurity incidents in the Teso, Lango and Acholi regions, and called for respectful redress for victims of life-loss or livestock theft.
He announced a roll-out of village-level funding (many villages to receive direct financial support) aimed at grassroots development rather than top-down trickle-down.
He committed to free education from primary to university, improved teacher welfare, strengthened health services (including ambulance access) and support for boda-boda riders through installment-payment motorcycle schemes.
Mafabi criticised the ruling party’s governance record: “Our people have been turned into beggars,” he said of what he characterised as decades of exclusion.
Regional significance & strategic value
Katakwi lies in the Teso sub-region, a zone that has seen political shifts and remains contested territory in the national campaign. By staging a major rally here, Mafabi’s campaign appears to be targeting expansion beyond its traditional strongholds.
Analysts interpret the event as a signal that FDC intends to mobilise rural Uganda and challenge the dominant narrative of urban-centred opposition activity.
Challenges and tensions
While the rally proceeded without major incident (as of this writing), earlier segments of Mafabi’s tour have included disruptions and heightened security presence. The campaign will need to navigate logistics, communications, and local coordination to maintain momentum.
Observers also note that delivering on ambitious campaign promises—such as direct village-funding and mass compensation—will require robust systems and credible financing, which may become focal points of scrutiny.
Outlook and next steps
The Mafabi campaign’s next scheduled stop is expected to be in the neighbouring region, continuing the push across sub-regions in the lead-in to the 2026 elections. How well the campaign sustains public engagement, handles operational challenges, and translates message into local-level organisation will shape FDC’s viability as a presidential option.
With the general election slated for January 15 2026, every rally, policy pitch and regional visit is being watched closely.
