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The EC confirmed that Muhammad Nsereko will lead EP’s first presidential bid, while PPP submitted signatures endorsing its president, George William Magera, for the 2026 general elections.
EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi revealed on Monday, September 15, 2025, that the commission had so far received lists from 20 aspirants out of the 220 who picked nomination forms in August to contest for the presidency.
“The same way our officers wear helmets is the same reason we tell you to do the same. It’s not because we want to tell you what to write — it’s because we don’t want you harmed while doing your job.”
Jonathan Kirimanja, the EC supervisor, said that FDC collected the required signatures, which shall again be subjected to further verification before a certificate of compliance for nominations is given.
According to the NRM Parliamentary Caucus spokesperson Brandon Kintu, the members are scheduled to meet the President to, among other issues, discuss issues that were raised from the recently concluded party primaries.
“When it comes to service delivery, for example, you may find that road works are underway, but instead of grading them to the required quality level, money is stolen, and in the end — poor quality work is delivered,” Chemutai says.
“The father-son relationship created not only a perception but an actual situation of collusion,” argued Kiconco through her legal team, insisting that Odoi’s refusal to recuse himself fatally tainted the election.
Moses Byangwenyima, the chairperson of Rukoma cell in Birere sub-county, Isingiro district said, "A lot of focus should be put on irrigation programmes. Weather conditions are no longer predictable, and because of that, our production is reducing season after season."
Speaking to the media at St Monica Girls’ School in Bardege-Layibi division, Gulu city, on Sunday, September 7, Muntu announced ANT’s coalition with the recently formed People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party.
President Museveni asked the mobilisers to actively engage the masses in the fight against corruption and misuse of government funds meant to improve the lives of the population.
Museveni, who is the NRM national chairman, in his second statement reflecting on the recently concluded 4th NRM National Conference at Kololo, has cited several historical examples, highlighting how fragmenting Ugandans deterred development by past governments, insisting that sectarianism has no room in his government.
UPF spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke says the deployment is aimed at ensuring peaceful and non-violent elections by keeping law and order before, during and after the polls.
“We have brought together police officers from all ranks, and we are talking to them on how to handle people from the human rights perspective during this political period,” said Dr Kamya.
“In the Kingdom of God, there is no young and no old. Likewise, in politics, all members should be equal,” Museveni said.
“Many politicians think people love them because of the songs and praises they get. But let me tell you, it’s not love; it’s the money you’re giving them,” Kaziimba told
The primary mandate of an RDC is clear: to represent the President in the district and safeguard the peace, security and property of the citizens.
Any party hoping to challenge the NRM in next year’s general elections will need something equally spectacular to match its visibility. In contrast, most opposition parties have quietly chosen their flagbearers in low key events, reflecting their limited membership and lack of national presence.
At least 14 political parties have picked forms or formally expressed interest in participating in the polls. The exercise, which began earlier this month, will run until the official nomination days scheduled for September 23 and 24.
Representing Kenya’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), secretary general Hassan Omar conveyed greetings from his country’s President William Ruto, underscoring the deepening bond between UDA and NRM.
“Reject the corruption that the young people are complaining about. Reject it. That is part of the resistance," Museveni said.
"Young people, you know I'm now 80 years old; no blood pressure. If you want to run, I can challenge you here," he said, drawing rapturous cheers and applause.
The endorsement, which came unopposed, was announced on Wednesday (August 27) during the first meeting of the fifth NRM National Conference held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, attended by more than 23,000 delegates from across the country.
“The new entrants feel the other leaders have stayed for enough time and should give way for others, and yet the old ones feel they now have the requisite experience to stay put,” Dombo, who was Bunyole East MP for 20 years, states.
The fiercest fighting that extends far beyond party lines is between Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga. Kadaga is a former Speaker of Parliament.
In his address, President Museveni expressed delight at the youthful composition of many of the newly elected delegates, describing it as a healthy sign of generational renewal within the Movement.
On social services, Museveni criticised theft of drugs in health centres, urged proper use of sh1.3 billion disbursed annually to districts for road maintenance, and reaffirmed plans for safe water expansion.
“But I am the one who fought for Basoga. Not anybody else," said Museveni.
The NRM secretary general was to give a report on the progress of the party and what the party has been doing.
EC announced on August 21, 2025, that 207 aspirants had so far picked up nomination forms in preparation for next year's general election.
As political parties scramble to collect nomination forms for the 2026 presidential race, PFF and ANT have prioritised collaboration over competition, New Vision Online has learnt.
This will be Muntu’s second attempt at the country’s highest office on the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) party ticket.
Court ruled that Akena had served his two full terms as per Article 14(1)3 of the UPC Constitution. The judgment followed a petition filed by the party's presidential aspirant, Denis Adim Enap
This comes days after a rival faction led by Joseph Ochieno petitioned court seeking Akena’s arrest for contempt of court by continuing to call himself party president despite an earlier ruling that nullified his election.
On economic development, the party promised to offer Ugandans an alternative economic growth path that is focused on accelerating inclusive development, creating employment and fostering equity.
“CEC will start tomorrow and end on Friday (August 22), and on Saturday we shall have accreditation of NEC, which will sit on Sunday and later have a delegates conference for the special interest groups, and later we shall go for the main conference at Kololo,” he said.
