NRM Urges Luweero Youth to Unite Behind the Party Ahead of 2026 Elections

Youth leaders in Luweero District have been urged to support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in the 2026 general elections, with key leaders emphasizing the party's commitment to improving service delivery and sustaining government programs. The call comes amidst a series of grassroots engagements by the NRM aimed at reviving support and strengthening mobilization ahead of the elections.

Key Takeaways:

Agnes Kirabo, a Youth Member of Parliament for Buganda Region, emphasized the importance of youth unity behind the NRM in improving service delivery and sustaining government programs.
Kirabo warned against personal gain and called for service and patriotism to be the guiding motivation for young people in supporting the party.
Wasswa Tamale, an NRM coordinator, urged youth leaders to prioritize ideological commitment and cautioned against half-hearted loyalty to the party.
Tamale criticized "selfish politicians" who prioritize personal gain over the interests of the community.
Simon Kaweesa, the NRM District Youth Chairperson, pledged to lead a vigorous campaign to reclaim Luweero from the National Unity Platform (NUP), which dominated the 2021 elections.
Kaweesa believed that having NRM representatives in Parliament would enable youth leaders to lobby for services more effectively.

Statistics:

In the 2021 presidential elections, Luweero District voted overwhelmingly for Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu of NUP, with 103,782 votes (70.45%) compared to President Museveni's 41,166 votes (27.94%).
The NRM hopes to reverse this trend through intensified outreach and youth involvement.
The meeting was part of a series of grassroots engagements by the NRM in Greater Luweero aimed at reviving support and strengthening mobilization ahead of the 2026 elections.

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