Uganda President Yoweri Museveni will collect nomination papers Saturday for his party leadership roles. The 80-year-old leader plans to seek his eighth term as president through the ruling National Resistance Movement party. Party officials expect hundreds of supporters to attend the ceremony at NRM headquarters in Kampala. The event marks another step toward Uganda's 2026 presidential election. Dr. Tanga Odoi from the party's electoral commission confirmed Museveni will personally gather the required documents.
The nomination process runs through early July with final submissions due July 4. Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu recently filed his own papers to represent the National Unity Platform party. The 42-year-old musician turned politician will likely face Museveni again after their 2021 contest. Both men represent different visions for Uganda's future direction. Political observers view this as a battle between experienced leadership and calls for change.
Museveni supporters point to his record on security and development projects across the country. Critics argue his long rule has created frustration among younger Ugandans seeking new leadership. The opposition candidate appeals to voters wanting democratic reforms and fresh approaches to governing. Campaign challenges remain for both sides as they prepare for the upcoming race. Saturday's ceremony demonstrates Museveni's continued control over his political party and readiness for another election cycle.
The nomination process runs through early July with final submissions due July 4. Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu recently filed his own papers to represent the National Unity Platform party. The 42-year-old musician turned politician will likely face Museveni again after their 2021 contest. Both men represent different visions for Uganda's future direction. Political observers view this as a battle between experienced leadership and calls for change.
Museveni supporters point to his record on security and development projects across the country. Critics argue his long rule has created frustration among younger Ugandans seeking new leadership. The opposition candidate appeals to voters wanting democratic reforms and fresh approaches to governing. Campaign challenges remain for both sides as they prepare for the upcoming race. Saturday's ceremony demonstrates Museveni's continued control over his political party and readiness for another election cycle.
