Stacia Mayanja has today been officially sworn in as the first President of the newly formed National Peasants Party (NPP) during a ceremony held at the Uganda Museum Grounds in Kampala.
The event attracted supporters, local leaders, and farmers from across the country. The NPP was recently cleared by the Electoral Commission to operate as a registered political party ahead of the 2026 general elections.
In her speech, Mayanja vowed to champion the rights of farmers, push for land justice, better agricultural policies, and improved access to farm inputs. She said the party would focus on giving a voice to rural communities and ensure that the country’s food producers are no longer sidelined in national development.
“This party belongs to the ordinary Ugandan who tills the land and feeds the nation,” she said.
The National Peasants Party plans to field candidates in both local and national elections, with a strong focus on grassroots mobilization.
Mayanja, a former civil society activist, promised to run a transparent and people-driven party. She also unveiled the party flag, which features a hoe and maize plant, symbolizing agriculture, labor, and hope.
