Kasolo Shrugs Off Bribery Claims, Pledges to Rebuild NRM in Central Region
State Minister for Microfinance, Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo, has dismissed accusations that his recent election as NRM Deputy Chairperson for Central Region was marred by bribery, insisting that his victory was clean and widely accepted.
Kasolo, who was received on Sunday by ecstatic supporters lining the roads from Nyendo to Kyotera, said the bribery claims were the work of political rivals determined to tarnish his win.
“Most of what I have heard is just TikTok gossip. Those who are serious should present their grievances through the right party structures instead of making noise online,” Kasolo said, addressing a crowd in Greater Masaka.
The allegations were first raised by his rivals, among them Moses Kalangwa, who accused him of influencing voters with money. But Kasolo argued that the massive celebrations across Masaka and beyond showed the delegates’ true choice and confidence in his leadership.
Rather than dwell on what he described as “unfounded claims,” Kasolo vowed to direct his energy towards reviving NRM’s presence in Central Uganda—a region where the ruling party has struggled to win consistent support.
“We must urgently deal with the problems that have weakened our support in the Central Region. Top among them is land grabbing, which I have taken up as my personal cause,” he pledged.
In a surprise gesture aimed at reconciliation, Kasolo announced that he would even involve his former opponents in the efforts to rebuild the party. “I intend to work with everyone, including those we contested against. That’s why I want Mr. Moses Kalangwa to be part of a committee that will identify land grabbers in the region,” he revealed.
His triumphant homecoming rally turned into a show of strength, underscoring his influence in Masaka sub-region and hinting at renewed momentum for the NRM in an area where opposition parties have long been dominant.
