The NRM Vice Chairperson for Kampala Region, Hon Katongole Singh has made a comeback into political race for Rubaga North parliamentary seat.
In a media interface Katongle pledged to offer good service delivery to Rubaga dwellers upon election.
Katongole who doubles as NRM CEC member also announced his bid for the same position in the forth coming CEC race.
Katongole was in 2011 ejected from Parliament following a petition by Mr Moses Kasibante on issues related to electoral malpractices including voter bribery and ballot stuffing.
In 2016, he was denied the ruling party flag ahead of general elections on grounds that he lacked proper academic credentials.
And in 2018, the Ugandan-Asian politician was again slapped with another disappointment after being defeated in a Council I election in Makamba Zone, Rubaga Division, Kampala.
The poll was cancelled after the former MP was accused of ballot stuffing and registering ghost voters from his home.
He highlighted the crucial role of a digitized membership register towards ensuring smooth and transparent internal elections at NRM Electoral Commission.
Hon. Katongole emphasized the importance of the exercise in transitioning the NRM from manual to electronic registers.
“This digitalization initiative will enable us to maintain permanent registers, monitor updates, and identify active members, those who have left, and those who are no longer with us. This system is far superior to manual methods and will be particularly useful during internal elections.”
He added that the digital register will also help verify the party’s electorate.
“This exercise will provide us with a clear picture of the actual number of eligible voters within the party,” Hon. Katongole explained. “It will inform our planning and ensure we focus on the actual participation of our members, not just the total number.”
Acknowledging challenges like technical glitches and limited training, Hon. Katongole praised the staff’s resilience and rapid learning.
“This is our first time undertaking such a comprehensive digitalization effort, and I am impressed by the speed with which our young staff have adapted. Some are processing over 1,000 entries daily, which is remarkable,” he said.
