Asiimwe explains why she withdrew from Rwampara parliament race

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Molly Musiime Asiimwe, the Woman MP for Rwampara District, has withdrawn from the race seeking to retain her seat in Parliament.

The development was made public on December 10 in a widely distributed statement.

"This decision, though difficult, is made in respect to the President of the Republic of Uganda and also the NRM party Chairman, His Excellency Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for the greater good and harmonious cohesion of the party," Asiimwe revealed in her statement.

She also adds that the move is "in the spirit of fostering party cohesion and unity ahead of the 2026 elections."

Relatedly, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has revealed that the announcement comes after a reconciliation meeting convened by the First Lady, Mrs Janet Museveni, who is also  Minister of Education and Sports. 

The meeting between Rwampara Woman MP Asiimwe and the National Resistance Movement party flagbearer Annah Kansiime was held last Sunday in Irenga, Ntungamo.

In a post on his social site, Tayebwa also revealed that on Wednesday, he convened a follow-up consultative meeting to explain to the people of Rwampara why Asiimwe agreed to withdraw from the Rwampara Woman MP seat in favour of the flagbearer.

"Last Sunday’s and today’s engagement is a testament to the determination by the NRM fraternity to resolve in-house issues amicably for the good of the party. I was happy to see the two ladies hugging and forgiving each other.  Thank you, Hon. Molly, for listening to Mama’s advice. Thank you, Mama, for helping us reconcile these two critical supporters of the NRM; it is a big step in uniting the people of Rwampara," Tayebwa stated.

He also shared photos from the Irenga meeting.

Molly Musiime Asiimwe 's statement in full:

Announcement of Official Withdrawal from the 2026-2031 Woman MP Race

Rwampara District,

Uganda

December 10th, 2025, Rwampara 

Dear fellow citizens of Rwampara District, esteemed leaders, and my beloved supporters, it is with a profound sense of reflection and gratitude that I address you today.

After careful consultations with the top leadership of the National Resistance Movement, and in the spirit of fostering party cohesion and unity ahead of the 2026 elections, I hereby formally announce my withdrawal from the race for Woman Member of Parliament for Rwampara District.

This decision, though difficult, is made in respect to the President of the Republic of Uganda and also the NRM party Chairman, His Excellency Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for the greater good and harmonious cohesion of the party.

Over the past years, it has been my utmost privilege and honour to serve as the Woman Member of Parliament, where I have tirelessly advocated for the betterment of our community with a clear heart, purity of mind and with integrity.

At a later date, I will enumerate the details of my performance and impact since I am still serving the people of Rwampara at the Parliament of Uganda until June, 2026.

For now, I wish my colleagues in the MP Parliamentary race all the best as we secure the future and protect the gains of the NRM.

I also thank the people of Rwampara and His Excellency the President for entrusting me with leadership of the people in district.

For God and my Country!

Molly Musiime Asiimwe

Woman MP Rwampara District.