Engineer Stephen Kaweesa, the politician who became widely known for his viral “Ekyo kye kiloto kyange” remark after losing the Nansana Municipality parliamentary election, is back in the political race—this time seeking to retain his position as LC1 chairperson of Katooke Zone in Nabweru Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.
Kaweesa, a former National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter, lost the party’s parliamentary flag to the now Nansana Municipality MP, Zambali Bulasio Mukasa, during the party’s internal elections.
He later contested the parliamentary seat as an independent candidate but was defeated by Mukasa in the 2026 General Elections.
After the election, Kaweesi joined the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). He is now seeking another term as LC1 chairperson for Katooke Zone, a position he says he has held since 2018.
Kaweesa dismissed claims that he entered the LC1 race because he failed to win the parliamentary seat, saying he is simply seeking to retain the position he held before and during the 2026 elections.
“I keep hearing that I entered the LC1 race because I lost the parliamentary seat. That is false. I have been chairperson since 2018, and I was still in office in 2026 when I ran for Parliament. Now I am contesting to retain the seat,” he said.
He said the LC1 elections have attracted intense competition because the position comes with community influence and access to certain benefits.
“Government promised to increase our salary from Shs10,000 to Shs100,000, but that has not happened. However, there are other benefits. There is the respect from the community, priority in government programmes, and the money we get from stamping land sale agreements and recommendation letters. That is why people invest so much in these elections,” Kaweesa said.
The Local Council 1 elections are scheduled to take place on 28 July 2026.
