Uganda's Yoweri Museveni Endorsed as 2026 Presidential Candidate by National Resistance Movement

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni endorsed as 2026 presidential candidate by National Resistance Movement

Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.

Several rrested in Kampala as NRM clears way for Museveni to rule beyond four decades

President Museveni Pledges to Prioritize Welfare and Development in New Term

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to focus on improving the welfare of Ugandans and advancing national development if given another mandate to lead the country. Speaking after his nomination as the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the party’s flag bearer in the 2026 general elections on Saturday, President Museveni emphasized his continued commitment to peace, stability and responsible freedom. “As Ssaab…

Museveni unveils six-point plan for next term

Uganda’s President Museveni, nominated for 2026, outlines a six-point agenda for his next term, prioritizing economic transformation, security, and infrastructure KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was formally nominated Saturday as both the National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the party’s 2026 presidential flag bearer, vowing to lead the East African nation to an ambitious economic transformati…

Captain Ruhinda Maguru disqualified from contesting against Museveni

Captain Ruhinda Maguru who has been disqualified from contesting against Museveni. KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has disqualified retired UPDF Captain Daudi Ruhinda Maguru from contesting as the party’s presidential flag bearer in the 2026 general elections. Maguru, who had hoped to challenge incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the NRM ticket, was turned away on Friday evening by the NRM el…