The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially unveiled its electoral roadmap ahead of the 2026 general elections, detailing a comprehensive schedule for internal elections and related activities.
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Speaking from the party headquarters on Kyadondo Road in Kampala, NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong announced that the party has successfully registered 20.7 million members—equivalent to approximately 40% of Uganda’s population.
“We now have a credible, digitized register of members, which will be used for our internal elections and mobilization efforts,” Todwong stated. He further noted that out of the total members, 19.8 million are eligible voters.
The party’s demographic breakdown includes 10.8 million women, 9.8 million men, 7.4 million youths, and 1.7 million elderly members. Additionally, 458,000 members are aged below 18, as registration is open from age 16 and above.
Highlights of the NRM Electoral Roadmap
Ambassador James William Kinobe, Deputy Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, outlined the roadmap’s key events and timelines. The roadmap covers internal elections for positions ranging from village-level leaders to presidential flag bearers.
“The first step was drafting the party’s strategic roadmap and setting milestones toward the 2026 elections. This phase is now complete,” said Kinobe.
Key Election Dates
- Village-Level Elections: Expressions of interest and nominations are set for April 24–30, 2025. Campaigns will run from May 1–5, followed by polling on May 6, 2025.
- Special Interest Groups (youth, PWDs, elderly): Nominations will be held from May 19–21, with campaigns on May 22–23 and voting on May 24, 2025.
- Parliamentary Flag Bearers: Aspirants can express interest from June 2–15, with nominations between June 17–30. Campaigns are scheduled for July 1–14, and elections on July 16, 2025.
- Local Government Leaders (City/Municipality Mayors, LC4 Councillors): Interest declaration runs from June 2–15, with nominations from June 17–30. Voting is slated for July 24 and August 18, 2025, depending on the level.
- LC3 Leaders, Town and Municipal Councils: Expressions of interest will run from July 28 to August 4. Nominations follow from August 5–9, with campaigns on August 10–14 and polling on August 15, 2025.
National-Level Activities
- The National Conference, the NRM’s top decision-making body, will meet from August 22–25, 2025, to nominate the presidential candidate, form the executive, and endorse special interest group leaders.
- The National Electoral Commission will oversee nominations for members of parliament on September 16–17 and presidential candidates on October 2–3, 2025.
Todwong emphasized the importance of the roadmap in guiding party members through the election season:
“We’re sharing this roadmap to prepare and mobilize our structures as we gear up for the 2026 elections. It’s a key moment for our party.”
With a robust grassroots network and substantial membership, the NRM appears well-positioned for an intensive electoral campaign leading up to 2026.
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