Minister of State for Industry, Hon David Bahati has declared his readness to maintain his Parliamentary seat in the coming elections set for January 2026.
David Bahati who has represented the constituency for the last 20 years while speaking to our reporter said he is ready to continue his programs for the people of Ndorwa.
Bahati who is the NRM Chairperson for Kabale District was not declared as a flag bearer in the recent July 17th NRM election that many described as fraudulent and unfair. He is going to come as an independent NRM leaning candidate.
In a recent meeting in West Nile with the NRM MPs who lost the party flag, the President of Uganda and the NRM Chairman Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was reported to have given a green light to the NRM leaning independents provided there is no opposition in the Constituency. Now going by facrs on ground, there is no opposition in Ndorwa West which means that the contest will be between two NRM strongmen
However many in the Constituency believe that Bahati is going to have a landslide victory.First he is hailed for bringing services closer to the people with each Subcounty at least having a healthy center, a secondary school and each parish having a primary school among others.
Bahati is also hailed for supporting NRM party activities through holding conferences, supporting the party office to run with enough logistics among others.
Mobilization is in high gear, with David Bahati tournament going on now waiting for the grand finals
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Hon. David Bahati Poised for Landslide Victory in Ndorwa West 2026 Race
Kabale District — Minister of State for Industry and longtime legislator Hon. David Bahati has expressed confidence in retaining his Ndorwa West Parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections.
Hon. Bahati, who has represented the constituency for nearly two decades, told reporters that he is ready to continue advancing development programs that have transformed Ndorwa West over the years.
“My commitment to serve the people of Ndorwa remains firm. Together, we have achieved tremendous progress, and I am ready to consolidate these gains for even greater development,” Bahati said.
Despite not being declared the NRM flag bearer in the July 17th party primaries—an exercise many described as fraudulent and unfair—Bahati has chosen to contest as an independent candidate with NRM-leaning support.
Sources within the ruling party indicate that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as NRM National Chairman, recently assured NRM-leaning independents of his blessing to contest—provided no opposition candidate is present in their respective constituencies.
Going by the political landscape in Ndorwa West, no opposition contender has emerged, setting the stage for what many expect to be a contest between two NRM heavyweights.
Locals and political observers, however, predict a landslide victory for Bahati, citing his long-standing record of service delivery. Under his leadership, every sub-county in Ndorwa West now boasts at least a health center and a secondary school, while every parish has a primary school.
Beyond infrastructure, Bahati is also credited with strengthening the NRM’s grassroots presence in Kabale District. As the district NRM chairperson, he has supported party operations, funded mobilization activities, and provided logistics for conferences and outreach programs.
Meanwhile, mobilization for his 2026 bid is already in high gear. The ongoing David Bahati Football Tournament, which has attracted youth across the constituency, is expected to culminate in a grand finale that will double as a major campaign launch event.
With his strong development record, deep party roots, and growing grassroots enthusiasm, analysts say Bahati’s return to Parliament appears not just possible—but almost certain.
