The first-time presidential candidate promised at least 200 kilometres of tarmac in every district, including Buhweju, to support agriculture and mining. 

Many farmers have switched to coffee or abandoned commercial farming altogether. But Nandala has assured them that things will change if he is elected Uganda's president in 2026.

Presidential candidates campaigned across the country, with Museveni emphasising wealth creation, Kyagulanyi calling for change, Muntu tackling water challenges, and Nandala Mafabi pledging economic empowerment.

Museveni, who is seeking to extend his leadership at the helm of Uganda on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, said he was delighted to be back in Kiryandongo.

In Namutumba, Nandala said, rice and cane growers lose billions in revenue annually because they sell raw produce instead of processed goods.

Both Kyenjojo and Kibaale are NRM party strongholds and the President seeks to consolidate his gains there.

According to President Museveni, Kyegegwa residents had expressed a strong interest in industrialisation, and that the Government is ready to deliver. He emphasised that factories remain a major source of jobs—currently employing 1.3 million Ugandans—and will help lift more households into the money economy.

In the last general election, Museveni, the NRM Presidential candidate, polled 85,241 (94%) votes in Kamwenge while his main rival, Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party garnered 3,969 (4.4%).

President Museveni rallied supporters in Kitagwenda and Fort Portal, Nandala Mafabi took his FDC message to Kumi and Bukedea, and NUP’s Robert Kyagulanyi drew supporters in Gulu and Adjumani.

President Museveni elaborated on seven contributions the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has made to Uganda over the last 40 years, emphasising peace, development, wealth creation, and job creation as pillars that have transformed the country.

Museveni made the remarks while addressing hundreds of NRM supporters who had gathered at Nyakasanga playgrounds in Kasese Town for his campaign rally.

Kyagulanyi highlighted what he described as decades of “broken promises” and “systemic injustice” under President Yoweri Museveni’s government.

The session, chaired by Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, has brought together agents of all eight presidential candidates, along with senior leaders from the Uganda Police Force.

Tayebwa praised the President for granting Mitooma District status and pledged to mobilise support across Greater Bushenyi to achieve a 98 percent turnout.

Muntu's proposal includes training programs for fishermen, focusing on modern fishing techniques, agriculture post-harvest handling, and value addition.

Museveni reiterated the major contributions of the NRM to Uganda, including peace. He has repeatedly said the NRM ushered in peace because it rejected sectarian politics.

Top concerns, include electricity shortages, rampant theft of domestic animals, deteriorating healthcare services and poor road infrastructure. These issues were brought to the fore during a community meeting organised by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) to gather grievances affecting service delivery.

President Museveni said today the country enjoys peace “from border to border” because the NRM rejected sectarian politics based on religion, tribe, gender and other divisions, enabling the establishment of strong institutions such as the police, army and judiciary.

As preparations continue, residents say they still face major challenges, especially poor road infrastructure. The Kabwohe–Masheruka–Bwizibwera–Nsiika road, a key route for farmers and traders across Mbarara, Buhweju, Sheema and Ibanda districts, becomes almost impassable during the rainy season, leaving communities stranded and goods undelivered.

President Museveni emphasised the value of peace in Buhweju, noting that the district borders Kasese, which has experienced insecurity linked to conflicts in neighbouring Congo.

Presidential campaigns intensified across the country, with candidates pitching their agendas in different regions. President Museveni highlighted peace and development projects in Buhweju and Ibanda, Nandala Mafabi rallied support across Nakawa, Kyagulanyi drew supporters in Masaka City, and Mugisha Muntu pushed anti-poverty and agriculture-focused reforms in Busoga as locals raised service delivery concerns.

Busoga is made up of 11 districts and has been Museveni’s stronghold since 1996, when Ugandans went to the polls to exercise their constitutional and democratic right to elect their representatives through a general election.

Museveni, who was accompanied by his First Daughter, Patience Rwabwogo, made the remarks while clarifying that jobs come from wealth creation and not only from government.

Nandala used his signature door-to-door, village-to-village approach, engaging residents of Lwanika, Bugoto, and Bwondha.

The presidential candidate says the approach would help curb electoral fraud, promote peace, and safeguard the credibility of the polls.

Kyagulanyi said his government would prioritise farmer welfare by ensuring that growers have a decisive say in setting cane prices and in managing key sectors of the economy.

Mbabazi, who is also the former Kinkiizi West MP in Kanungu, made the remarks after being invited to the podium by Speaker of Parliament and second NRM national vice-chairperson Anita Among to “just greet the people of Kanungu” before she would invite the President to address them.

Speaking to thousands of supporters, Museveni told residents of the Kigezi region that they understand the value of security more than most Ugandans because of their past experiences with instability spilling across borders.

President Museveni promoted a fertiliser fund and highlighted peace in Kanungu and Rukungiri, while FDC’s Nandala Mafabi launched Buganda rallies amid calls for bush-war compensation. NUP’s Robert Kyagulanyi drew supporters in Buikwe, and ANT’s Mugisha Muntu campaigned in Butaleja, promising agricultural income growth and criticising money lenders and the PDM.

Muntu criticised the financial burden imposed by money lenders and the limitations of the Parish Development Model funds, saying the Agricultural Credit Facility offered a more viable solution.

Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flagbearer, said the high cost of fertilisers had become a major constraint for growers, especially those managing large estates.

Nandala said Busoga region, once a powerhouse of Uganda’s agricultural economy, has been reduced to poverty due to what he described as deliberate government neglect.

Addressing his first campaign rally of the day at Ssaza grounds in Kisoro district, Museveni listed why the residents should support the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in the 2026 general election.

Museveni, who is standing on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party ticket, is campaigning under the theme: Protecting the Gains, Making a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status.

The president said his campaign is anchored on protecting development gains achieved over the past four decades and ensuring disciplined progress toward middle-income status. 

Organised under the banner of the Ntungamo District NRM Women’s League, the more than 160 women leaders pledged to intensify the mobilisation of all eligible voters across all the district’s 34 sub-counties, declaring their rallying slogan as “All Women for Museveni.”

On development, the President dismissed past claims that his government neglected Bunyoro, saying the NRM prioritises projects based on strategy, not populism.

The NRM Second National Vice-Chairperson (Female) and Speaker of Parliament praised President Museveni for championing critical infrastructure development and supporting improved service delivery in the district.

"I thank you for the massive support,” Museveni told a large gathering of supporters clad in yellow T-shirts at Katoosa Primary School.

The tour, which begins in Kiruhura, Ibanda and Kazo, comes after his highly successful return to the Teso sub-region, where he attracted large crowds and renewed confidence among his supporters.

The President, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, on Monday (December 8), said the deployment would consolidate the peace restored in a region once affected by Allied Democratic Forces activity.

Speaking during a campaign rally on Monday (December 8) at Warr trading centre, Warr town council, Ora county in Zombo district, Muntu stressed the need for improved healthcare infrastructure and better road networks in the region.

Muntu emphasised the importance of a peaceful and credible electoral process, urging Ugandans to remain calm and focused on the bigger picture.

He emphasised that after voting, citizens must remain vigilant to ensure that their will is respected.

Kituuma said the incident arose after a disagreement between Kyagulanyi and teams regarding the campaign route, leading to a standoff. He said the incidents of civilians being assaulted had been received and termed the actions regrettable, undesirable and unfortunate.

Wadri Kasiano Ezati, the parliamentary seat flagbearer on the Alliance for National Transformation ticket in Arua Central Division, urged the people of Koboko and West Nile at large to elect non-corrupt leaders in order to improve service delivery.

Dr Seninde Rosemary, the NRM Secretariat director for mobilisation, urged leaders in Bunyoro to maximise participation.

Age and gender patterns also show Museveni dominant across all demographics, especially among older voters, while Kyagulanyi’s appeal is stronger among younger respondents.

Addressing a campaign rally at Kubala village, Obi parish, Omogo sub-county in Terego district on December 6, 2025, Muntu said Uganda has enormous agricultural potential, supported by fertile soils, a favourable climate and abundant water resources.

Just like at other campaigns, Museveni again said stability was achieved because the NRM rejected sectarian politics, enabling the government to build strong national institutions such as the army, police and Judiciary.

​The clashes occurred after the army and Police had blocked all access roads leading to Awere Grounds in Gulu city, where Kyagulanyi had been scheduled to hold a campaign rally.

“We cannot talk about development when even the simplest journey becomes a struggle. Serere needs roads that allow people to work, trade and access services without fear. If elected, I will not beg for roads; I will demand them. Serere has been patient long enough,” MP Ochola said.

“Our campaigns are not like those of NRM or NUP where crowds are ferried to one point,” he said. “We go from home to home, and many communities we had not reached requested us to return and share our message. That is why we are back.”

“We did not move with the seedlings here, but we are going to bring them. I am not giving them out as a candidate but as a farmer who knows their value and how the people of Bugisu have benefited. I am going to give the chairman one million coffee seedlings to you," Nandala said......

"One of the NRM government's contributions is job creation. Wealth belongs to individuals, families, and companies, but it is from that wealth that jobs come. I can see the people of Bundibugyo have already begun creating jobs, President Museveni said."

“We have a sound system that is still stuck in Bibia. We have another stuck in Nagalama Police—they arrested it,” Kyagulanyi said.

“I feel pain and get worried when I see the youth watching European football and debating which team is going to win. Now, how does that concern me? I have never watched European football, and I’m now 81,” he said.

Kiwanda clarified that the parties have not joined the NRM but have formed an alliance specifically to mobilise votes for President Museveni.

This will be his second day in Rwenzori after campaigning in the neighbouring districts of Kasese and Bunyangabu.

“My daughter to go and stand, for what? She cannot go join politics and start fighting over those jobs,” Museveni said, talking derisively about the election jobs.

“It is absurd that the Government gave away foreign companies' surface mining licences of less than 24 metres to outcompete the local people, especially the youth, from engaging in this lucrative venture,” Muntu said.

Muntu's proposal aligns with government initiatives to promote sustainable agriculture and tourism, citing neighbouring Kenya, which he said has invested in beekeeping projects, providing training and equipment to farmers.

Kyagulanyi says improving road infrastructure would be a top priority under his administration, arguing that unequal development across regions reflects misplaced government priorities.

Addressing thousands of supporters, Museveni emphasised that the foundation of all development Uganda is enjoying today is peace, which Rubirizi, situated near the border with DR Congo, understands more than most districts.

Mugasa made the remarks on December 2, 2025, as she met LC1 chairpersons, Police officers and Resident City Commissioners to mobilise support for President Museveni ahead of his campaign visit on December 12, 2025.

Byabakama said the tone and behaviour of some of the candidates on the campaign trail risk undermining a process already strained by isolated but growing reports of violence.

“People were enjoying themselves at 9:00pm, drinking and happy. That is what they call peace,” he said. “But unfortunately, many did not know where the peace came from. It came from the good leadership of the NRM.”

Emphasising the need for consistent enforcement of campaign regulations, Kyagulanyi also dismissed claims that his supporters have attacked security personnel.

“As professional security agencies, you are supposed to work in the interest of Ugandans and work towards facilitating the peaceful change of government, considering Uganda’s past history of rampant military takeovers since 1962,” he said.

The meeting, expected to be chaired by EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, will take place today, December 3, 2025, at 11:00am at the Commission headquarters in Kampala.

“Uganda was heading in the same direction, but when the NRM came, it stopped all that. We created a strong national party and strong institutions like the army and police. When you vote NRM, you are not helping Museveni; you are helping yourself,” Museveni said.