The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially unveiled the campaign portrait of its presidential candidate, President Yoweri Museveni, ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections.
The portrait was launched during a function at the NRM headquarters, Plot 10 Kyadondo, Kampala, by NRM First National Vice Chairman Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo and Second National Vice Chairperson Rebecca Kadaga.
“This portrait will be used throughout the entire election period,” Kigongo said. “We have reached this point because of our consistent work and the support of Ugandans since we came to power. As we start afresh, we request citizens to continue supporting NRM as we renew our mandate for another five years.”
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong highlighted the party’s achievements and approach. “NRM competes not with individuals but with issues. We have made significant gains in peace, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and security,” Todwong said.
“The recent primaries produced over two million leaders, demonstrating our unmatched grassroots presence. No other political party in Uganda sponsors candidates from village to national level like NRM.”
Party theme for 2026
During the same event, the party unveiled its theme for the 2026 elections. “Every election season has a theme. This time, we are focusing on protecting our gains and making a qualitative leap into high middle-income status,” Todwong said.
Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Political Mobilization, Moses Byaruhanga, added that a committee is finalizing the NRM 2026-2031 manifesto. “The manifesto will outline our achievements over the past five years and our plans to protect these gains as we move toward high middle-income status. It will be launched publicly after nominations,” he said.
The unveiling of the official poster for the NRM presidential flagbearer sets the ground for the 2026 general election campaigns.
National Unity Platform presidential flagbearer, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine recently unveiled his official poster.
Uganda is preparing for general elections in 2026, where voters will elect the President, Members of Parliament, and local government officials.
The NRM, which has been in power since 1986, seeks to retain its dominance amid growing opposition from parties such as the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Democratic Party (DP).
The campaign is expected to focus on development, socio-economic progress, and national security, with key debates anticipated around governance, youth employment, and public services.
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