How governance drift is fuelling public friction ahead of Museveni’s campaign trail in Mubende

By Amiri Wabusimba For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green corridors, and inclusive spaces meant to drive economic dignity. Mubende was once held up as proof that this future was within reach. But today, the town has become something else entirely, a global…

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NTV Presidential Debate: Bobi Wine, Mafabi confirm as NRM chickens out

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has distanced itself from an upcoming presidential debate organised by NTV Uganda, saying its candidate, President Yoweri Museveni, will not take part. In a statement released on Friday, the NRM said its attention had been drawn to an advert circulating on social media announcing the NTV Presidential Debate 2025,…

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Museveni on jobs: state cannot employ 50 million Ugandans

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni—also the NRM Presidential Flag-bearer—has launched his 2026/31 campaign trail in the Ankole Sub-region, beginning with a massive rally in Isingiro District. He was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs Patience Rwabwogo Museveni, as he engaged thousands of enthusiastic supporters. Addressing crowds at the Isingiro District Headquarters, President Museveni opened with a reflection…

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Museveni preaches peace and stability in Rubanda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, held a campaign rally in Rubanda District, where he outlined the NRM’s commitment to reinforcing peace, aggressively upgrading key infrastructure, and deepening household income initiatives as part of the party’s 2026–2031 Manifesto. Security and Regional Stability The President began by emphasising the foundational…

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Museveni embarks on Western Uganda campaign trail

Kisoro — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) national chairman and presidential flag bearer for the 2026 elections, launched his major Western Uganda campaign trail on Monday, November 24, 2025, with a spirited appeal to supporters in Kisoro District. Consolidating Peace and Development The President’s address was underpinned by the campaign theme:…

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