NRM Victory
Feb 29, 2016
NRM HAS A VERY LARGE NETWORK OF SUPPORTERS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, UNLIKE OTHER PARTIES
Why President Museveni won
By Umaru Kashaka
As the election campaigns headed into the home stretch, it was clear that the National Resistance Movement presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni, the old man with a hat, would carry the day. After the elections, held on February 18, Museveni, in power since 1986, emerged winner with 60.75% of the votes, while his main challenger, Dr. Kizza Besigye of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) got 35.37%.Click here for more
Museveni rides on symbolism
By Nicholas Wasajja
Despite President Yoweri Museveni's seemingly low regard for arts subjects in high school, he was a student of English and literature. And as a politician, he has exhibited a mastery of performance and prolific symbolism as an art of communication, which has endeared him to supporters. Click here for more
A look into the NRM manifesto
By Umaru Kashaka
President Yoweri Museveni won because his 2016-2021 manifesto appealed directly to Ugandans. Museveni, who is also the party chairman, says in the foreword that it is a right of every Ugandan to understand what their government intends to accomplish, so that they are not only able to demand for accountability as well as efficient and effective service delivery, but also participate in the pursuit of these goals.Click here for more
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