NRM Seeks to Regain Dominance in Kampala Ahead of 2026 Elections

As Uganda gears up for the 2026 General Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is confident that it will regain its stronghold in Kampala, a swing region that has been trending in favor of the opposition. Singh Parminder, a member of the NRM, recently expressed his party's determination to reclaim its dominance in Kampala, pointing to improvements in road infrastructure as a key selling point ahead of the elections.

Key Takeaways:

• Singh Parminder, an NRM member, has expressed confidence that the party will regain dominance in Kampala during the 2026 elections.
• The NRM suffered significant losses in Kampala and the Buganda region during the 2021 elections, but Singh argues that the opposition has failed to meet voter expectations.
• Singh highlighted the government's efforts in improving road infrastructure, which he claimed have addressed one of Kampala residents' major concerns, with almost 60% of roads worked on in the current term.
• Singh criticized the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) for failing to deliver on promises, including not appearing before constituents.
• The NRM is rebuilding and consolidating its influence in Buganda through initiatives in infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

Statistics:

• 60%: The percentage of roads in Kampala that have been worked on in the current term, according to Singh Parminder.
• 2021: The year in which the NRM suffered significant losses in Kampala and the Buganda region during the general presidential and parliamentary elections.
• 2026: The year in which Uganda will hold its next general presidential and parliamentary elections, in which the NRM is seeking to regain its dominance in Kampala.

Sources:

• "NRM Seeks to Regain Dominance in Kampala Ahead of 2026 Elections" (Nile Post, 2025)
• "Statement by Singh Parminder on NBS Morning Breeze" (NBS, 2025)