Your Read is on the Way
Every Story Matters
Every Story Matters
The Hydropower Boom in Africa: A Green Energy Revolution Africa is tapping into its immense hydropower potential, ushering in an era of renewable energy. With monumental projects like Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the Inga Dams in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the continent is gearing up to address its energy demands sustainably while driving economic growth.
Northern Kenya is a region rich in resources, cultural diversity, and strategic trade potential, yet it remains underutilized in the national development agenda.
Can AI Help cure HIV AIDS in 2025
Why Ruiru is Almost Dominating Thika in 2025
Mathare Exposed! Discover Mathare-Nairobi through an immersive ground and aerial Tour- HD
Bullet Bras Evolution || Where did Bullet Bras go to?
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially secured the nomination of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to contest in Uganda’s 2026 general election. This move affirms his intent to extend his leadership into a fifth decade, cementing his legacy as one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents.
Museveni’s nomination was finalized through the party’s internal electoral process, following overwhelming support from grassroots party organs, national delegates, and regional leaders. His decision to seek re-election is both a response to internal mobilization within the NRM and a strategic continuation of his long-term political and economic agenda.
The President submitted his application not only for the NRM presidential flagbearer position but also for the role of NRM National Chairman. This dual bid reflects his intent to maintain full control of the party’s leadership structure while navigating the 2026 campaign landscape. His visit to the NRM secretariat was a high-profile event attended by top-ranking government officials, further signaling consolidated support within the ruling party.
Museveni’s address to the party emphasized ideological purity, loyalty to national values, and a renewed fight against corruption. He called on party members and local leaders to lead with integrity, distancing themselves from divisive, ethnic-driven politics. He reiterated his long-held vision of transforming Uganda into a modern, wealth-generating state by 2029.
Central to his agenda is a new economic blueprint aimed at boosting domestic productivity, formalizing employment sectors, and strengthening regional trade partnerships. He promised greater accountability mechanisms within government agencies, particularly those at the county and district levels, to ensure resources benefit ordinary citizens.
Museveni pledged to continue his policy of economic restructuring with a five-year development framework designed to elevate Uganda to middle-income status. Key focus areas include infrastructure expansion, agricultural transformation, digital innovation, and industrial growth. He projected Uganda’s economy to surpass $500 billion under this plan if properly executed.
On the political front, he warned against the culture of entitlement and indiscipline within party ranks, insisting that all elected officials must reflect the NRM’s founding principles. He presented himself as the steady hand needed to guide Uganda through turbulent global and regional shifts.
Museveni’s confirmation has set the tone for a competitive 2026 election cycle. His main opposition is expected to come from the National Unity Platform (NUP), whose youthful base and urban appeal continue to shape political discourse. Other traditional opposition figures may also return to the race, further testing the ruling party’s cohesion and Museveni’s popularity.
Nonetheless, the NRM appears intent on rallying behind Museveni as a unifying figure, citing his historical contributions, stability credentials, and command of national security apparatus. Whether this backing will translate into another electoral victory remains to be seen, especially as public pressure builds for generational transition and economic inclusivity.
0 comments