In pictures: Wednesday presidential campaign trail highlights

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As the presidential campaign trail heated up on Wednesday, National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, the incumbent, President Museveni, pitched his message in Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk, while National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi, energised supporters in Abim and Kotido across the Karamoja sub-region. Meanwhile, Alliance for National Transformation presidential flag bearer (ANT), Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu reached out to voters in Kabarole District.

President Museveni accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, as they arrive at the campaign rally. (Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba)

NUP’s Robert Kyagulanyi. (Photo by Richard Sanya)

ANT’s Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu. (Photo by Stuart Yiga)

Vision Group teams were on the ground, bringing audiences every moment from the unfolding campaign scenes.

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President Yoweri Museveni in Nakapiripit & Nabilatuk

First Lady and minister of Education and Sports, Mamma Janet Museveni speaking as President Museveni looks on. (Credit: Simon Peter Tumwine)

An NRM supporter paying close attention to the president's address while at the campaign rally.

In his remarks, President Yoweri Museveni urged the people of Karamoja to continue supporting the NRM, noting that the party has spearheaded Uganda’s development over the past 40 years.

First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, described her visit to Karamoja as a homecoming, thanking residents for their warm and traditional welcome. She praised the NRM government as “the government of Karamoja,” crediting it for restoring peace and stability in the region.

First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni speaking at the campaign rally. (Credit: Simon Peter Tumwine)

Mrs Museveni reminisced about the days when Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk were still one district, urging the new generation to uphold the spirit of “God bless Karamoja and Uganda.” She also expressed gratitude to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among,  for recognising her contributions to the region, adding that serving as both First Lady and Minister for Karamoja has been “a blessing.”

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among (right) speaking at the campaign rally.

NUP defectors posing for a group photo with the President and First Lady.

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Robert Kyagulanyi in Abim & Kotido

NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu made a stopover in Abim Town Council, where he addressed enthusiastic residents with the help of translator Daniel Owiny before proceeding to Kotido. On arrival in Kotido, he was greeted by cheering supporters who turned up to welcome him.

NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu waving to supporters. (Credit: Ponsiano Nsimbi)

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Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu in Kabarole

Heavy rain on Wednesday disrupted the campaign schedule of ANT presidential candidate Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Gregory Mugisha Muntu in Kabarole District.

During one of his stopovers in Kijura Town Council, residents decried the poor state of roads in the area, citing the Fort Portal–Katooke road as a major concern. Locals also raised alarm over the falling tea prices, which they say have greatly affected their livelihoods. (Photos by Stuart Yiga)