Hundreds of NRM party members pick up nomination forms

3 June 2025, 11:24 am

By Ronald Ssemagonja

As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, political parties have begun preparations for the period. Yesterday, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission, based at Kyadondo headquarters in Kampala district, commenced the process of receiving members who wish to contest for positions of Member of Parliament, Local Council (LC) V, and Municipal/Division Mayors.

Speaking to journalists, the NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, said the process began peacefully and encouraged party members to participate. The period for expressing interest will end on 15th June 2025, with party primaries scheduled for 16th June 2025.

The Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, is among those who picked up nomination forms to contest again for Woman Member of Parliament for Katakwi district. The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, also picked up nomination forms and urged the people of Kakumiro to re-elect her. She stated that she would not run as an independent candidate if she loses the primaries but expressed strong optimism about winning both the primaries and the 2026 race.

“My leadership as Woman Member of Parliament has over the years been built on hard work and effective service delivery. I ask the people of Kakumiro to support me again in the coming elections,” she said, thanking the President for championing democracy through a free and fair electoral process.

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, while speaking to journalists, commended the NRM Electoral Commission for a job well done and encouraged participation among members. He also affirmed that he would not contest as an independent candidate if he loses the primaries.

“To me, leadership means going down to the communities, listening to the people, and bringing their voices to national and global platforms wherever I have the opportunity to represent them. It also means working hand in hand with communities and mobilising them for the collective good. I feel energised to continue serving both my constituents and the country as Deputy Speaker. I thank the NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, for the seamless electoral process. I pledge to follow the party’s electoral guidelines during this crucial exercise,” he said.

Other prominent figures who picked up nomination forms include:

• Speaker Anita Among for Bukedea
• Amelia Kyambadde for Mawokota
• Christine, aspiring Woman MP for Nwoya district – “I am going to be the Woman MP for the people of Nwoya. I saw that gap in 2021 after the elections. The current MP never returned to the ground. I want to connect Nwoya with the Parliament of Uganda,” she said.
• Amigo Leah Jesca, aspiring MP for Soroti district
• Metrine Musufa Nanzala, aspiring MP for Namisindwa County
• Prossy Mucura, aspiring Woman MP for Kagadi district
• Mutiibwa Harriet, aspiring MP for Mukono North
• Yosia Mwesi, aspiring MP for Namisindwa district
• Mukasa Joseph, aspiring MP for Sheema Municipality
• Wokuwa John Bosco, aspiring MP for Namisindwa district
• Oyed Odong Kenneth, aspiring LC V Chairperson for Gulu District Local Government
• Alionze Lawrence, aspiring Mayor for Arua city

The nomination fee is UGX 3 million for MPs and UGX 1.5 million for mayoral aspirants.