Museveni assures Buganda of free, fair elections and total peace

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President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed that peace remains the NRM’s first and most important contribution, noting that Uganda was once ungoverned due to sectarian politics based on religion and tribe, which the current government decisively rejected.

Museveni, who is the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag-bearer for the 2026 General Election, made the remarks on December 15, 2025, during his first campaign rally in Buganda region, addressing a massive crowd at Kasambya town council in Mubende district.

President Museveni welcomed by district leaders. (PPU)

NRM supporters.

The President, who presented the NRM party's manifesto for 2026-2031, said no one will be allowed to destabilise the peace currently enjoyed in the country.

False statistics

On the electoral reforms, President Museveni dismissed claims that Buganda supported the Opposition in the previous elections, describing the allegations as false and a result of cheating.

He said the Government has since strengthened the voting process by introducing biometric verification, including fingerprint confirmation for every voter, to eliminate vote rigging.

Infrastructure

On development, the President explained that the NRM’s second contribution focuses on both economic and social infrastructure. He noted that the government prioritises major investments such as roads, electricity and other productive infrastructure, cautioning that excessive focus on issues like salary increments can slow overall development.

President Museveni. (PPU)

President Museveni said Mubende has already registered significant progress and pledged that projects not yet completed will be implemented.

On social infrastructure, he reiterated the government's plan to have a government primary school in every parish and a government secondary school in every sub-county. He also promised to establish a public university in the area, explaining that the government intends to provide public universities to the old districts created during the colonial period.

The President said wealth creation is the third key contribution of the NRM, stressing that while development is important, it does not automatically make individuals wealthy.

He outlined the four-acre model for small landholders, which includes coffee, fruits, pasture for animals, food crops for the family, poultry and fish farming, while those with larger landholdings can engage in ranching, tea and cotton growing.

On job creation, President Museveni said employment opportunities are generated mainly from four sectors: commercial agriculture, industry, services and ICT. He also assured residents that no one would be chased off their land, expressing satisfaction with the efforts of NRM leaders in addressing land-related challenges.

Maintain peace

NRM First National vice-chairperson Alhaji Moses Kigongo urged the people of Mubende to maintain peace and harmony during the election period.

NRM second national vice-chairperson (Female), also Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, urged the President to support the issuance of land titles to occupants of land owned by absentee landlords, with the Government compensating the landlords.

She cautioned residents against what she described as selfish leaders who claim to seek change while their families live comfortably abroad, contrasting them with President Museveni’s children, whom she said are serving and protecting the country.

NRM vice-chairperson for central region, Haruna Kasol,o appealed to Mubende residents to give President Museveni and all NRM flag-bearers full support in the upcoming elections.

Mubende District NRM chairperson Ainebyona Thomas pledged 100 per cent support for President Museveni and other party’s candidates.

He thanked the President for the Parish Development Model funds, which he said are transforming households.

He also requested the establishment of a public university in Mubende to reduce the need for residents to travel to Kampala or Mbarara for higher education. While appreciating the land fund, he noted that cases of land evictions persist and called for further intervention.

Ainebyona further requested the creation of new administrative units, including granting district status to Kasambya, to bring services closer to the people.

President Museveni in a group photo with flag bearers and other leaders.

Religious leaders at the campaign rally.