NRM youth launch door-to-door campaigns in Kampala

KAMPALA - In a bid to amplify the image and popularity of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kampala ahead of the 2026 General Election, a section of youths under the NRM Youth High Command have also started the door-to-door campaign strategy.

The group describes itself as a voluntary, politically affiliated organisation that mobilises youths towards hard work, promotes patriotism, and builds support for the ruling party during elections.

Under the theme 'Empowering the Youth and Uplifting their Voices in the Society,' the group led by chairperson Juma Tinyefunza, on December 28, 2025, moved to several streets canvassing for votes for President Yoweri Museveni and other party flag-bearers.

They were led by a brass band as they set off from Kafumbe Mukasa Road, then they went up to the New Taxi Park, Kisekka Market, Kampala Road and Entebbe Road before converging at Nakivubo Settlement for the official launch.

Tinyefunza told New Vision Online that every December 28, they celebrate their anniversary with food and drinks.

“We have existed since 2010, and towards the 2016 general election, through Moses Kantu alias Uncle Mo, we managed to meet the President at Entebbe State, who, in the process, accepted to be our patron,” he said, adding that he, however, cautioned them to keep in the right direction, which they have maintained to date.

Juma Tinyefunza (Centre) with other members of the NRM Youth High Command, during a door-to-door campaign drive on Sunday, December 28, 2025. (Credit: Stuart Yiga)

“We cannot lobby for our youths to get jobs unless we are closer to the serving bay. This is the reason we rally behind the candidature of President Museveni and other NRM candidates in the 2026 polls. On this year’s anniversary, the head of State House Local Content Unit in charge Hajjat Aminah Mukalazi, was represented at the function by Brian Olala Okidi.

Mukalazi highlighted the different functions of her office, one of which is to promote Ugandan-made products on the market.

She said with President Museveni’s guidance, Ugandans have started producing high-quality and competitive products on both local and international markets, hence bridging unemployment gaps and brain drain.

“As we go towards the elections, I wish to caution our flag-bearers to avoid pledging what they cannot fulfil when they meet the voters,” Mukalazi said.

The event was also attended by Moses Kizito, the candidate for Kampala Lord Mayor seat, who commended the NRM Youth High Command for standing with the party since its inception, whether during election time or not.