Museveni to vie for presidency in 2026
President Museveni seeks to retain the positions of the NRM chairman and party presidential flag bearer in the 2026 elections.
President Museveni seeks to retain the positions of the NRM chairman and party presidential flag bearer in the 2026 elections.
In a statement on X, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) noted that Museveni is expected to pick nomination papers at the NRM Electoral Commission (EC) offices.
“Museveni seeks to retain the positions of the NRM chairman and party presidential flag bearer in the 2026 elections,” NRM said.
Museveni has been the President of Uganda since January 1986, marking over 39 years in power.
He assumed the presidency following the Battle of Kampala and has remained in office since then.
His leadership has been marked by both periods of relative economic success and controversy surrounding his authoritarian style and human rights record.
Despite his long tenure, Museveni’s leadership has faced criticism, particularly regarding human rights, corruption, and regional conflicts.
The political landscape in Uganda has been shaped by Museveni’s leadership and the ongoing challenges and criticisms he has faced.
Museveni has also overseen amendments to the Ugandan constitution, including the removal of presidential term limits and age limits, allowing him to remain in power.
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On May 30, 2025, Museveni, accompanied by his wife, Janet Museveni, expressed remorse and sought forgiveness from the public for the ills the NRM has caused the people over the past 40 years.
In a televised statement, the two acknowledged that they have made mistakes during their leadership and asked for forgiveness.
“We humbly take the responsibility of all the mistakes made by ourselves, we stand here to repent and ask for your forgiveness, especially the people of Buganda,” they said.
The moment was marked by prayer, humility, and emotional appeal.
“Lord, restore the favour that we had at the beginning, bring healing into their hearts, soften the hardened hearts, and reconnect us to the original vision of our national unity and unwavering commitment to social and economic transformation of our nation, “they read.
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