Kadaga throws full weight behind President Museveni

KAMPALA - The Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving Busoga political matriarch, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has reaffirmed her loyalty to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Yoweri Museveni.

At a Thanksgiving ceremony last Thursday in Jinja and Kamuli, Kadaga vowed not to abandon the movement despite political setbacks. 

President Museveni was has today been nominated as the NRM presidential candidate. (Credit: Eddie Ssejjoba)

She called on the people of Busoga to unite behind the Movement, which she credited with peace, stability, and development.

On Tuesday, Kadaga’s political strength was on full display as over thousands of supporters escorted her to Kampala, where President Museveni was nominated as the NRM presidential candidate.

Kadaga greets for Vice President Edward Ssekandi at Kololo. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Speaking following the nomination of President Museveni, Kadaga said today is not just about individuals but about the party. 

“As NRM, we walk in unity, and together we will deliver victory. I call upon the people of Busoga to rally behind the NRM in the upcoming elections,” she said. 

Kadaga also urged the youth, women, and community leaders of Busoga to mobilise strongly for the 2026 elections.