Hakim Kyeswa Secures Decisive Victory In Mukono NRM Polls, Eyes CEC Vice Chair Position

By Gad Masereka

MUKONO, Uganda : In a contest that underscored his deepening grassroots appeal, Hakim Kyeswa, the Head of Digital Media at the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), clinched a resounding victory in Friday’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections for Mukono District Publicity Secretary.

The win not only solidifies his standing within local party structures but also propels his ambitions for a higher stake the influential Central Executive Committee (CEC) slot as Vice Chairperson for the Central Region.

Kyeswa’s triumph was decisive. With 153 votes, he outpaced rivals Musoke Stephen and Bogere Travis, who managed 34 and 41 votes respectively. The election, characterized by robust mobilization and a notable turnout, reflected the district’s engagement in shaping the party’s leadership ahead of critical national internal polls.

For Kyeswa, the victory is more than a local endorsement it’s a stepping stone. As a now-confirmed voting delegate at the NRM’s upcoming National Delegates Conference, he enters the race for CEC with tangible momentum.

“This isn’t just my win; it’s a message from the people of Mukono and the NRM family,” Kyeswa told supporters shortly after the results were announced. “They’re calling for fresh energy in the party’s leadership, and I’m ready to answer that call at the national level.”

Observers note that while the publicity secretary role is often viewed as peripheral, it offers a strategic platform for rising figures.

Kyeswa has leveraged his position within the ONC, where he works closely with Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, to cultivate a network of support, particularly among the youth-driven Bazzukulu movement.

His ability to mobilize behind President Museveni’s 2026 bid has not gone unnoticed, positioning him as a credible successor to current CEC Vice Chairperson Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, whose influence has reportedly dimmed in parts of the region.

The Mukono result amplifies Kyeswa’s case as a unifying force. With the CEC elections on the horizon, his challenge now lies in translating local backing into broader regional consensus.

As NRM factions jostle for alignment ahead of the Namboole conference, Kyeswa’s grassroots credibility may prove his strongest asset as one that could redefine the Central Region’s political landscape.