The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Electoral Commission (EC) has announced conditions for aspirants for the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament (MP) ahead of a by-election to replace deceased Sarah Mateke.

Addressing journalists in Kampala on Monday, NRM EC chairperson Tanga Odoi said all those vying for Mateke’s seat should not be members of armed forces or cultural leaders- and must not be employed in government.

“Any member who wishes to contest for the position shall deliver a written expression of interest letter, copies of academic documents and must not be a member of the armed forces such as the army, police, and prisons,” Odoi emphasized.

According to NRM, contestants can formally express interest by paying a non-refundable fee of Shs1m to the party. Further, they must be aged above 18 and registered as a voter within NRM.

The Kisoro woman MP seat was rendered vacant following the death of Mateke on September 9.

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