Busoga Workers Rally Behind Hon. Arinaitwe Rwakajara for NRM CEC Workers’ Chairmanship
Arinaitwe Rwakajara Workers League endorsement gained major traction over the weekend as representatives of the Workers’ League from all 12 districts of Uganda’s Busoga Sub-region unanimously endorsed him for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) seat as Chairperson of the Workers’ League.
The endorsement was made during a well-attended press conference at Ntinda Valley Resort Hotel in Iganga, where league delegates declared a unified “bloc vote” in support of Hon. Rwakajara, who is set to replace outgoing chair Hon. James Tweheyo—recently reassigned to the Electoral Commission.
Currently serving as the Workers’ MP in Parliament, Hon. Rwakajara has built a solid reputation for championing the rights of Ugandan labourers, spearheading reforms in labour policy, and advocating for a national minimum wage.
“We believe Rwakajara will push for much-needed changes in the Sugar Bill to protect smallholder farmers,” said Ronald Bikumbi, Chairperson of Luuka District Workers’ League. “Our region depends heavily on sugarcane farming, and we need someone who understands our concerns.”
Mr. Isooba Kawongolo Wambuzi, Workers’ League Chairperson for Kaliro District, echoed the sentiment, praising Rwakajara’s grassroots engagement and unwavering support for workers across the country.
“This endorsement reflects unity. Busoga stands ready to send a trusted advocate to the CEC,” he said.
Rwakajara’s message, delivered by Mr. Hassan Lwabayi Mudiba—Vice Chairperson of the National Workers’ League and Namutumba District Chair—expressed gratitude for Busoga’s support. He reaffirmed his promise to decentralize labour services and strengthen worker education through regional branches of a proposed national labour institute.
“We must guard our vote and make sure it translates into results. Our voice must be heard,” Rwakajara emphasized in his message.
The gathering attracted a diverse group of representatives from each of Busoga’s 12 districts, including both male and female delegates. Notable attendees included veteran journalist and Jinja workers’ representative Moses Lwokyaza, who encouraged Rwakajara to continue engaging workers at the grassroots level.
With his national track record and Busoga’s unified backing, Hon. Rwakajara is positioning himself as a formidable contender for the CEC post—bringing workers’ issues back to the center of Uganda’s political agenda.
