Kabanda and taxi operators rally support ahead of Museveni’s Kampala campaign

25 December 2025, 11:46 am

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs and aspiring Member of Parliament for Kampala Central, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, together with other leaders, has confirmed readiness to welcome the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer and President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, as he commences his Kampala campaign tours on 5 January 2026.

Addressing the media in Kampala, Kabanda said President Museveni has a strong development agenda for the capital and pledged that, if granted another term, he would do more, particularly in infrastructure development and service delivery. She called on Kampala residents to turn up in large numbers for the NRM presidential rallies scheduled from 5 to 12 January 2026, with the final rally set to take place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.

Kabanda commended the President for maintaining peace and security, redeveloping the country, and investing in key infrastructure. She urged residents to attend the rallies as a show of appreciation for his leadership and encouraged voters to support Museveni in the 15 January 2026 elections. She also extended Christmas and New Year greetings to the public and appealed to members of other political parties, including the Democratic Party, which she noted has no presidential candidate, to rally behind Museveni.

Support was echoed by the Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Rashid Sekindi, who was accompanied by his Deputy for Administration, Mayambala Mustafa. Sekindi urged taxi drivers and conductors to vote for President Museveni, saying he understands their challenges and has consistently supported their work.

He called for calm during the election period, advising drivers and conductors to return to their stages after voting and to avoid violence. Sekindi emphasised that life and work must continue beyond election day, reminding them of their responsibility to their families and the nation, and wished Ugandans a peaceful festive season and a prosperous New Year.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Nsooba Slaughterhouse in Kalerwe, Kampala, Sekanyo Suleiman, observed a decline in customers compared to previous Christmas seasons, attributing the low turnout to the financial hardships faced by many families. He reported that approximately 230 cows had been slaughtered so far and assured the public that the meat on sale is affordable, safe, and properly inspected.

Suleiman explained that all meat is stamped and approved for consumption, emphasising that any unsafe meat is destroyed and never sold to customers. He encouraged residents to purchase meat for their families during the festive season and wished them a Merry Christmas.

Dorah Nakia, a leader of the Federation of Substitutes, also joined the call, urging traders to attend the NRM campaign events in Kampala and to support President Museveni in the forthcoming elections.