The reasons, risks and costs of Uganda new shift in economic policies and diplomatic relations THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | We are a week away from celebrating NRM’s 39th year in power and the country is going through a major economic and diplomatic policy shift. The government is moving away from …
Read More »NRM party leaders in Namisindwa divided over appointment of registrar
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Namisindwa District is divided over the recent appointment of Michael Mumya as the district party registrar. Some party leaders allege that Mumya is biased and was not properly vetted. According to a leaked letter from Namisindwa Resident …
Read More »NRM supporters asked to embrace National Voters’ Register Update exercise
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appealed to supporters of the National Resistance Movement to embrace the upcoming National Voters’ Register Update exercise. On December 24th, the Electoral Commission issued a statement announcing the readjustment of dates for the General update of the National Voters’ Register. …
Read More »2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS: Archbishop Kaziimba calls for tolerance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has appealed for respect of different political beliefs as the country gears up for the 2026 general election. Kaziimba was delivering his 2025 New Year’s sermon on Wednesday at St. Paul’s Cathedral …
Read More »NEBBI: 79 opposition members defect to NRM
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seventy nine opposition supportes, mostly FDC members in Nebbi district defected to the National Resistance Movement Party (NRM). The converts comprised youth, and older persons and those who formerly subscribed to other political parties such as NUP, UPC and DP respectively. The members were …
Read More »NRM Leaders raise concerns over inflated village numbers and voter records
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) prepares for party primary elections scheduled for May 2025, leaders in Namisindwa District have raised concern about inconsistencies in the number of villages and voter records. They fear these discrepancies may undermine the credibility of the upcoming elections. …
Read More »Bugisu NRM leaders threaten to deny Mike Mukula votes
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Bugisu Sub-region has threatened to vote out Mike Mukula, the party’s National Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, citing neglect and unfulfilled promises. Gerald Simbatta, the NRM Publicity Secretary for Sironko District, accused Mukula of ignoring …
Read More »Bukedi NRM party leaders protest delayed payment
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bukedi sub-region ruling NRM party top leaders have raised concern about the delayed payment of their arrears. During the NRM Electoral process engagement meeting presided over by Dr Tanga Odoi, the NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson at Butaleja Technical Institute on Friday, the leaders led by …
Read More »NRM MANIFESTO REVIEW 2021-2026
THE INDEPENDENT | DECEMBER 5, 2024 | Here are details of the NRM MANIFESTO REVIEW 2021-2026 CLICK ON IMAGE TO READ OR GO TO THE FRONT PAGE OF THE WEBSITE (click) NRM-MANIFESTO Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »Museveni asks Teso not to fall victim to divisive tribalistic rhetoric
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called on the people of Teso to support government programs rather than fall victim to divisive tribalistic rhetoric. Addressing a gathering in the region, he underscored the importance of initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting development. “The National Resistance Movement …
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