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PANIC! NRM SG Admits Mobilisation Cracks Ahead of Jan 15 Polls

(L-R) NRM Deputy SG Rose Namayanja, Richard Todwong (SG) and Rosemary Seninde Party Director of Mobilisation, Training and Cadre Development

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has admitted to dangerous mobilisation weaknesses just weeks to the January 15, 2026 general elections, blaming complacency and internal pride after decades of electoral dominance. NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong made the explosive admission on Sunday, December 28, 2025, while addressing women leaders from Northern Uganda at a high-level regional meeting in Gulu. “Our …

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JUMPING THE SHIP! Key opposition bigwigs defect to NRM, vow to hunt votes for M7

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Key opposition parliamentary candidates have defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), pledging to mobilise votes for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the 2026 general elections. The defectors were on Wednesday unveiled by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa at the NRM headquarters at Plot 10, Kyadondo. Tayebwa paraded 15 parliamentary candidates drawn mainly from the National Unity …

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We Have Enough Security to Guard Our Votes — MP Kabasharira Assures Supporters as She Vows to Defend NRM Flag

We Have Enough Security to Guard Our Votes — MP

Amos Tayebwa|Mbarara The Rushenyi County Member of Parliament and National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Naome Kabasharira, has assured her supporters that adequate security arrangements are in place to safeguard votes during the forthcoming general elections. Addressing journalists in her New Year’s Eve message, Kabasharira urged voters to remain confident and turn up in large numbers to vote for leaders …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In MASAKA, M7 rallies voters to tick NRM candidates only, embrace wealth creation

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Masaka City – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has rallied residents of Masaka City and the wider Greater Masaka sub-region to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates and fully embrace government wealth-creation programmes, saying peace, development and economic empowerment remain the party’s strongest contributions to Uganda’s transformation. Addressing a massive rally at Liberation Square in Masaka City Monday, Museveni, the NRM …

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ROAD TO 2026! MP Bataringaya Slams Mbarara NRM Registrar Over Harassment, Warns Against Electoral Violence

MP Bataringaya on campaign rally in Bwegure

Amos Tayebwa |Mbarara The race for the Kashari North parliamentary seat is intensifying, with incumbent Member of Parliament Basil Bataringaya Omwonyo condemning what he describes as harassment, political malice, and acts likely to incite electoral violence by some National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Mbarara District. Bataringaya alleges that the hostility is being driven by sections of the district NRM …

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NRM SECRETARIATE DENIES HAVING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF PARTY INTERNAL DIVISION IN KABALE DISTRICT

NRM SECRETARIATE DENIES HAVING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF PARTY INTERNAL DIVISION

Post Views: 1 By Ambrose KwerondaIn Kabale districtwww.mknewslink.com The National Resistance Movement-NRM secretariat has denied having prior knowledge of an alleged leadership crisis and internal divisions within the party in Kabale District ahead of the 2026 general elections.Tension emerged within the Kabale NRM ranks following a letter dated 13 December from the Kabale District NRM Administrator, Amos Rwasheija, directing …

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Namayanja, State House Comptroller Barekye urge NRM leaders in Kampala to shun chaos

Namayanja (R), Barekye (2ndR) at the mobilisation event

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Kawempe Division have vowed to maintain peace and order throughout the ongoing by-election campaigns, assuring the public and party leadership that the area will remain free of violence. Their pledge came during a high-level meeting in Kampala led by NRM Deputy Secretary General Rose Namayanja Nsereko and State House Comptroller Jane Barekye, held …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! M7 enters ‘tricky’ BUGANDA, roars ‘No one will steal NRM votes’

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Mubende – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured supporters in Buganda that the integrity of the vote will be fully protected, declaring that no one will be allowed to steal votes as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections. Addressing a massive crowd at Kasambya Town Council in Mubende District during his first campaign rally in the Buganda region …

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Kashari South MP Race Heats As Capt Bamuturaki Vows to Guard NRM Flag With His Life

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Amos Tayebwa Mbarara: Kashari South has officially erupted into political theatre as NRM flag bearer Capt. John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime stormed Nyarubungo Sub–county, kicking off his 2026 campaign trail with a fiery warning to rivals: “No one will snatch the flag from me!” The former Mbarara District LC5 Chairman, speaking before electrified crowds on Monday, declared that he is battle-ready …

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RUBIRIZI DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON SEAT: AGUBA STEPS DOWN FOR NRM CANDIDATE

RUBIRIZI DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON SEAT AGUBA STEPS DOWN FOR NRM CANDIDATE

Post Views: 3 By Wilber Muhwezi KasianteIn Rubiriziwww.mknewslink.comThe Rubirizi distrct chairman Sylvester Agubanshorora yesterday steped down for the NRM flagbearer and candidate Mr. Obed Byakureka.According to the NRM chairman for Rubirizi district Mr. Manyire Edgar, the development came to pass after the parliamentary deputy speaker Rt. Hon Thomas Tayebwa visited the district to launch campaigns for President Museveni.Mr. Manyire …

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