Led by tycoon Kirumira's son, young entrepreneurs vow to back PLU
Kirumira said that as young businesspeople, they have been impressed by PLU's activities such as community meetings (barazas) across the country, aimed at drumming up support for PLU leader Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
The chairman of the business community, Gideon Kirumira (fourth from left), together with other members hands over a dummy cheque of sh23m to the national vice chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda, Michael Nuwagira, during the handover ceremony at the organisation's headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, October 22, 2026. (Photos by Francis Emorut)
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Young entrepreneurs in Uganda have pledged to rally support for the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in the 2031 general elections, as well as to participate in the organisation's activities.
The group is led by chairman Gideon Kirumira, the son of tycoon and the honorary consul of Namibia to Uganda, Godfrey Kirumira.
Kirumira said that as young businesspeople, they have been impressed by PLU's activities such as community meetings (barazas) across the country, aimed at drumming up support for PLU leader Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
“Since our endorsement at the secretariat, we have come to know the operations of the Patriotic League of Uganda more closely, including hosting of endorsers and the barazas held across the country," he said.
"We have seen the commitment it takes to carry this work forward."
The chairman of the business community, Gideon Kirumira (left) pose for a group photo with fellow entrepreneurs
Kirumira, in the company of fellow young entrepreneurs, made the remarks on Thursday during the handover of sh23.4 million to the PLU secretariat as a collective expression of their support.
PLU national vice-chairman Michael Nuwagira (better known as Toyota) received the dummy cheque at the PLU headquarters in Naguru, Kampala.
The group said they made the contribution in appreciation of the work the civic-political organization is involved in and to "help move its work forward".
"We kindly ask that you accept our contribution in good faith as further proof of our commitment to the PLU and to our national chairman,” said Kirumira.
It is understood official endorsement registers and books have been placed in all of Uganda's 146 districts.
Supporters can also record digital endorsements via the official PLU Public Endorsement Portal.
On his part, Nuwagira commended the young businesspeople for the support extended to the PLU, saying they have not only shown loyalty to the civic movement, but have also used their energy and raised the funds to support activities.
“I thank the young entrepreneurs for their financial support and their commitment to PLU and for the good of the country,” he said.
Kirumira said they will mobilise the business community and join forces with PLU to participate in the national cleaning exercise next Saturday (October 31).
He was accompanied by Gerald Kirumira (general secretary), Fred Mugenga (assistant treasurer), Jackie Ankunda (coordinator), Abu Muwonge, Yusuf Kirumira, and Elly Tumwebaze.