How NRM Endorsed Basajjabalaba to Lead Entrepreneurs League Through 2031
In a move raising fresh questions about internal democracy within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba has been endorsed unopposed as Chairperson of the party’s Entrepreneurs League for the 2025–2031 term. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting convened by President Yoweri Museveni at State Lodge
Anita Among Wins NRM Seat as Kadaga Decries Intimidation and Bribery
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) after defeating Speaker Emeritus Rebecca Kadaga in a highly anticipated internal party election. The declaration was made by Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission. “I, Tanga Odoi, being the
Kadaga, Among Face Off in High-Stakes NRM Vice Chairperson Race
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is bracing for a major showdown today as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga goes head-to-head with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). The vote is set to take place at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in
Speaker Among: My Role as Speaker Necessitates a Seat at CEC
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its internal elections, seeking to elect leaders who will steer the party over the next five years. While several leadership positions are up for grabs, the race for the Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) has drawn particular attention due to
EC Confirms 27 Recognized Political Parties Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released an updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming 27 parties as cleared to operate and participate in the upcoming 2026 general elections. In a statement, the EC said the register update was conducted in accordance with the Political Parties and
Kadaga Clashes With Speaker Among Over NRM Vice Chair Post
Tensions ran high during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on Saturday as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga delivered a fiery speech opposing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s bid for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). In an emotionally charged address, Kadaga accused
Survey: Majority of NRM Delegates Endorse Todwong, Namyalo Leadership
A recent nationwide survey conducted by Public Opinions, a leading research and public awareness firm, has revealed that a significant majority of National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates are satisfied with the leadership of party Secretary General Richard Todwong and the head of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hadijah
Can Nsereko Break the Museveni–Bobi Wine Grip in 2026?
Kampala Central MP and President of the Ecological Party of Uganda, Muhammad Nsereko, has officially entered the 2026 presidential race after picking up nomination forms from the Electoral Commission. Nsereko now joins a growing list of over 175 presidential aspirants eyeing Uganda’s top seat, including long-time incumbent President Yoweri Museveni
MP Ssekikubo Denounces NRM Over Rwashande Victory
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has publicly denounced the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, accusing it of greed and losing its ideological direction. This follows the dismissal of his petition against retired Brigadier Emmanuel Rwashande’s victory in the recent party primaries. On Tuesday, the NRM elections tribunal threw out
President Museveni Picks Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 Presidential Elections
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, President Yoweri Museveni, has picked nomination forms from the Electoral Commission in preparation for the 2026 presidential elections. The forms were collected on his behalf by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong and the party’s First National Vice Chairman, Moses Kigongo. President Museveni joins a
