By Stanley Ebele
Former Miss Tourism Uganda Elma Challa Kapel, has secured a block vote in Kotido district in the NRM party Youth and Entrepreneurs’ League polls, marking a significant boost for her candidature as Northern Uganda Regional Youth Member of Parliament.
The NRM Youth and Entrepreneurs’ League polls, which were deferred by the President Museveni on August 28, 2025, following chaos and irregularies, were held today across all the 151 districts.
In Kotido, the elections, which attracted 30 delegates were held at Caritas Youth hall under the supervision of the Kotido NRM District Registrar, Paul Namuya and other district party officials.
The elections which concluded peacefully according to the party officials, saw Elma Challa Kapel, a candidate from Kotido district sweep all 30 votes representing 100 percent of the total votes cast.
Speaking shortly after the elections, Elma Challa Kapel said the landslide victory at home a big boost to her candidature for NRM flag bearers for Northern Uganda Regional Youth Legislator.
She added that the preliminary from the districts of Agago, Lira city, Kaabong, Nakapiripirit, Nebbi, Amuru, Pader, Nabilatuk, Nwoya, Amuru, Amudat, and Pakwach, put her on the lead against her closest rival Moses Kidega Ongenrwot from Acholi Sub-Region while 10 others trail.
Elma describes herself as a dynamic leader, youth advocate, and champion for economic empowerment, dedicated to driving tangible change.
“With a strong background in community development, entrepreneurship, tourism, and governance, I have committed my career to amplifying youth voices and creating sustainable opportunities for young people in Uganda,” she remarked.
She is currently pursuing a MSc in Global Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management at Northumbria University, UK and says that growing up in one of Uganda’s least developed regions has given her a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing youth, particularly in Northern Uganda.
My key focus areas include youth employment and entrepreneurship, where I will promote innovation and skill development to create sustainable job opportunities,” she says.
Her leadership journey includes the Miss Tourism Uganda 2017–2018, where she served as a national tourism ambassador, promoting Uganda’s rich cultural heritage and tourism sector on both local and international stages at just 19 years old.
She was also the country representative for the Ateker International Development Organisation (AIDO) and advocated for cultural preservation and community development among the Ateker people in the diaspora.
Elma also served as a Program Officer, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Contributed to immigration and governance projects, focusing on youth inclusion in economic development.
Born in Kotido District, Uganda, Elma comes from a richly diverse background. Her father hails from Nakapelimoru, Kotido District, and her mother from Nakapiripirit, both in the Karamoja region.
Martine Lokiru, one of the delegates is optimistic that Elma Achalla will win the NRM party flag including the upcoming general election and this will make her the first Northern Uganda Youth MP from the Karamoja Sub-region.
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