STORY BY:
MARY BIRABWA
NEWS EDITOR MEDIA
AT a mega function organised by St. Charles Lwanga Mutundwe Catholic Parish on Sunday May 26, 2026 to mark 10th Anniversary and fundraise for the construction of the Parish School, the Head of laity Vincent Kawunde had no kind words for struggling politician Eugenia Nassolo!
MAIN CELEBRANT: Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemwogerere
Without mincing words, Mr. Kawunde told off Eugenia Nassolo and asked her not to bother them for votes as Member of Parliament for Rubaga South in 2026 because they are returning their son Hon. Aloysius Mukasa!
MP Mukasa contributed UGX 4M in cash while Nassolo pleged UGX 1M.
In 2021, Mukasa contested against DP’s Nassolo and other 12 candidates defeating them hands down with a percentage of 70%. Nassolo has ben heard talking about contesting again in 2026.
ENDORSED FOR LUBAGA SOUTH MP 2026: Hon. Aloysius Mukasa
Mr. Kawunde who is known for being a money magnet received a standing ovation from the congregation when he openly told Nassolo how they can’t allow to lose Hon. Mukasa who he talked about as a staunch catholic, faithful, hardworking, very generous and supportive to all church projects.
In the presence of Kampala Archbishop His Grace Paul Ssemwogerere and area MP Hon. Mukasa, the Head of laity Mr. Kawunde advised Nassolo to, “Go and contest for Female MP Kampala, we will give you full support. But if you are thinking about returning in the Lubaga South MP race in 2026, we are sorry, the Church will not support you because Hon. Mukasa is irreplaceable.”
HEAD OF LAITY: Mr. Kawunde on the microphone telling DP’s Nassolo not to waste time contesting against Hon. Mukasa in 2026
Speaking to hundreds of Parishioners who attended the function marking 10 years of St. Charles Lwanga Parish, the head of laity revelead how they will engage all would be contenders to leave the seat for Hon. Mukasa so that they don’t lose this seat.
“Even if it is Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi thinking of contesting again in 2026, we will send him a strong message to try his luck somewhere else, Lubaga South Consituency is already taken.” Said Mr. Kawunde, head of laity, Mutundwe Catholic Parish.
The mass was celebrated by Archbishop Ssemwogere assisted by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Ssemujju Remegius.
DOUBLE COLOUR: DP’s Nassolo got the message
The chief guest Dr. Silver Mugisha, the Managing Diector and CEO National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) was accompanied by wife Hon. Annet Katusiime Mugisha the Bushenyi district female Member of Parliament.
The two were saluted by The Archbishop Ssemwogerere for their efforts geared at transforming St. Charles Lwanga Mutundwe Catholic Parish.
Thanks to Dr. Mugisha the treasurer of the Parish for his wise leadership in the construction of a 1,000 seater church. He is talked about as a very good mobilizer if it comes to financing Parish development projects.
Dr. Mugisha addressing Parishioners. Standing next to him is his wife Hon. Annet Katusiime
He also single handedly bankrolled the construction of the church wall fence protecting the church premises from encroachment.
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) Hon. Beti Olive Namisango Kamya graced the function and was among the selected speakers.
IGG Hon. Beti Kamya at the function
Charles Lwanga Mutundwe Catholic Parish was consecrated on January 26, 2014 by the late Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.
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