The National Resistance Movement (NRM) will today, Monday, September 29, launch its 2026–2031 manifesto at Speke Resort Munyonyo, with H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the party’s presidential flag bearer, presiding over the high-profile function as the chief guest.
The launch follows his recent nomination as the NRM presidential candidate, setting the stage for the party’s campaign roadmap ahead of the 2026 general elections.
At Munyonyo, Mr Museveni, who is seeking re-election for yet another term that will see his reign extend to 45 years, is expected to unveil the key points in the NRM manifesto under the theme “Protecting the Gains.”
Speaking at his nomination rally at Kololo Independence Grounds last week, Mr Museveni, 81, offered a preview of the manifesto, anchoring it on six key commitments that will shape the NRM’s governance agenda for the next five years.
These include; Consolidating Peace and Security (strengthening the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies to guarantee stability and national sovereignty), Accelerating Wealth Creation and Jobs (promoting commercial agriculture, industrialisation, services, and ICT as engines for employment and prosperity, Infrastructure Development (more roads, railways, energy, oil and gas infrastructure, and digital connectivity to power economic growth), Social Services Transformation: investing in education, healthcare, and social protection programmes to improve the quality of life for all Ugandans, Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Drive and Regional and International Integration to boost trade, investment, and strategic partnerships.
The President told supporters that the manifesto represents both continuity and renewal, seeking to consolidate Uganda’s gains under NRM rule while addressing emerging challenges facing the population.
“We are moving forward to secure the future of our people. The mission is clear: defend peace, create wealth, and deliver prosperity for every Ugandan household,” he declared.
NRM officials say tomorrow’s manifesto launch at Munyonyo will bring together Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, and party leaders from across the country, and representatives of key sectors. The event will also be broadcast live on local media and online to mobilise grassroots structures and to rally support around the new five-year vision.
After the Manifesto launch, Museveni will kick off his 2026 election campaign on Tuesday, September 30, with a grand rally at Bukalasa playgrounds in Luweero, a district steeped in historical significance as the epicentre of the 1981–86 guerrilla war that brought him to power.
From there, Museveni will head north, with campaign stops scheduled in Amolatar and Dokolo on October 1, Alebtong and Otuke on October 2, and Apac, Kwania, and Ntoroko on October 3. On October 4, he is expected in Bunyangabu and Kasese, before proceeding to Kole, Lira, and Lira City on October 5.
