In Kampala, Uganda — Campaigning for the upcoming parliamentary elections has hit a snag for the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Ssembabule District Woman MP, Nina Roz. She announced a suspension of all campaign activities following the arrest of her father, Matia Nshemereire, who was taken into custody on 9 November 2025 on charges related to cattle theft in Rutunku, Lugusulu Sub-county.
The arrest occurred amid allegations that the senior Nshemereire played a significant role in the theft of cattle, according to police sources who say he was implicated by an earlier suspect, Nyamuhanga. In response to the development, Nina Roz publicly expressed her belief in her father’s innocence — asserting that video footage from nearby land, including that of the president’s farm in Kisozi, could provide clarity.
Rather than proceeding with her campaign launch in Lwemiyaga County as planned, Nina Roz chose to stand beside her father at Ssembabule Central Police Station, signalling a shift in focus from politics to family and legal affairs.
The suspension of her campaign so soon after its launch raises immediate questions about the impact on voter momentum, the candidate’s party strategy in the region, and how the incident may influence perceptions during the election held under tense political climate.
The NUP has not yet issued a detailed public statement on whether it will adjust its campaign schedule or nominate an alternate candidate, leaving supporters and local party officials in a holding pattern as the case proceeds.
As the investigation unfolds in Ssembabule, Nina Roz’s decision underscores the intertwining of personal, legal and political pressures that can disrupt electoral campaigns in Uganda’s dynamic political landscape.
