Losing NRM candidates in Buikwe District, including Richard Ssenteza, are running as independents due to disputes with the party’s dispute resolution process.

Following contentious NRM primary elections in Buikwe District, several losing candidates have declared their intentions to run as independents, citing unresolved grievances with the party's internal dispute resolution process. The latest to join this growing wave is Richard Ssenteza, the MP for Lugazi Municipality, who announced his independent mayoral bid after allegedly facing injustice from the NRM's appeals committee.

NRM launches 2026-2031 election campaign with “Protect the Gains” theme and new presidential portrait.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially launched its 2026–2031 election campaign under the theme "Protect the Gains," featuring a new presidential portrait that will dominate campaign materials. The party's top leadership, including First Vice Chairman Alhaji Moses Kigongo, Second Vice Chairperson Rebecca Kadaga, and Office Manager Hadija Namyaalo, presided over the unveiling ceremony at Kyambogo.  

NRM primary elections in Lwengo District result in disputes and accusations, raising questions about the legitimacy of victorious candidates.

The recently concluded NRM primary elections in Lwengo District have left a trail of disputes and accusations, with several victorious candidates now facing scepticism about their legitimacy. The electoral process, intended to select flag bearers for the 2026 general elections, has exposed deep divisions within the ruling party across the district's three constituencies: Bukoto South, Bukoto Mid West, and Bukoto West.  

Andrew Ssenyonga, former Mukono District Chairman, accuses NRM officials of assault during vote counting, leading to his hospitalisation.

Andrew Ssenyonga Ruzindana, former Mukono District Chairman and NRM parliamentary aspirant for Mukono Municipality, has launched scathing accusations against party officials following a violent confrontation during vote counting. The incident culminated in Ssenyonga being hospitalised at Nairobi's Aga Khan Hospital for specialised treatment after allegedly being assaulted by police officers.