Kampala, Uganda | The political temperature in Kioga County has begun to rise following the official nomination of Col. Dr. John Francis Ongia to contest in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for Member of Parliament ahead of the 2026 general elections.
A highly respected military officer, Col. Dr. Ongia enters the race with an impressive profile in national service and community-based development.
He is widely known for his disciplined leadership style, strong grassroots connection, and track record in healthcare and social transformation.
Shortly after his nomination, his campaign team, operating under the popular slogan “Team Nyonyo Rabo Nyonyo,” expressed confidence in the journey ahead.
They noted that the nomination marks a pivotal moment in Kioga’s political landscape and a fresh chapter for a constituency that has long yearned for change.
The team described Col. Dr. Ongia not merely as a candidate but as a symbol of hope, transparency, and transformative leadership rooted in community values and development-oriented action.
With the NRM primaries drawing closer, political observers believe Ongia’s candidacy is likely to reshape the conversation in Kioga.
Key issues such as dilapidated road networks, youth unemployment, limited healthcare services, and access to quality education are expected to dominate the campaign discourse.
Supporters argue that Ongia’s military discipline and medical background give him a unique edge, especially among voters seeking results-driven representation.
His candidacy has already begun to attract attention from diverse demographics across Kioga County, with many seeing him as the most prepared to deliver on the community’s pressing needs.
