Tayebwa’s Moment: How Deputy Speaker Brokered NRM Entrepreneurs’ Deal in Favor of Basajjabalaba

Basajjabalaba Endorsed Unopposed as NRM Entrepreneurs League Chairman

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Entrepreneurs League has unanimously endorsed Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba as its new Chairman for the period 2025–2031, following a consensus reached among all aspirants during a meeting with party Chairman, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The dialogue, which took place on August 30, 2025, at State Lodge Nakasero, was facilitated by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa. After delibe…

Tayebwa’s Moment: How Deputy Speaker Brokered NRM Entrepreneurs’ Deal in Favor of Basajjabalaba

In Uganda’s political theatre, moments of crisis often produce the most enduring images of leadership. The debacle around the NRM Entrepreneurs League elections in August 2025 was one such moment. What began as a bruising contest riddled with allegations of bribery, delegate hiding, and factional intrigue was rescued by the deft mediation of Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. By persuading bitter rivals to endorse Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba unoppo…

Hassan Basajjabalaba Endorsed as NRM Entrepreneurs League Chairman

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially endorsed businessman Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba as Chairman of the NRM Entrepreneurs League for the period 2025 to 2031. The endorsement followed a dialogue initiated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Chairman of the NRM, and facilitated by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, at State Lodge Nakasero on Saturday, August 30. In a joint communiqué signed by all contenders…