Moses Batwala is the current LC5 Chairperson of Jinja District and a prominent figure in Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.

Key Roles and Achievements

• LC5 Chairperson, Jinja District: Batwala won the NRM chairmanship unopposed in a landslide victory in 2025 after his opponent, Samuel Mwesigwa, withdrew at the last minute.
• NRM Mobilizer: He has pledged to leverage his popularity to secure NRM’s victory in the 2026 elections, positioning himself as a strong grassroots mobilizer.
• District Service Commission (DSC) Appointments: Batwala was praised for working with CAO Lilian Nakamatte to appoint what many consider the most competent DSC team in Busoga region.

Political Base

• Namagera, Butagaya Sub-county: Batwala hails from this area, which has become a focal point in discussions about district appointments and influence.