Hakim Kyeswa Officially Nominated For NRM Vice Chairmanship In Central Region Amidst Grassroots Support

The race for the Central Executive Committee (CEC) Vice Chairperson slot in the Central Region has taken a decisive turn with the official nomination of Hakim Kyeswa, a youthful and outspoken mobilizer within the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

Widely known for his unwavering support of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Kyeswa’s entry into the contest has injected renewed energy and a sense of generational urgency into a race traditionally dominated by older, more established figures.

Speaking shortly after his nomination at the NRM Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala, Kyeswa did not hold back. In a fiery speech delivered to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, he declared the moment not merely a formal endorsement of his candidacy but the beginning of what he called a “revolution within the party.”

“What happened today is not just a nomination,” “It is the beginning of revolutionizing our party.”

His message, though direct, was rooted in the frustrations of many young and longtime party members who, he argued, had lost faith in a system that too often rewards loyalty over performance.

Kyeswa lamented the visible exodus of youth to opposition ranks, attributing it to what he called years of leadership failure and disconnection from the grassroots.

Kyeswa also said, his generation is choosing to stay and fix what has long been broken. “We are not leaving the NRM—we are here to correct the course,” he told the crowd. “They were given the party, but they failed. So now we are coming forward ourselves.”

“I am not here alone,” he said. “I represent a young generation that believes the NRM must move forward, even if President Museveni one day steps aside.”

Kyeswa was unapologetic in his critique of the party’s recent internal elections, asserting that some NRM defeats have been self-inflicted due to leaders more interested in titles than service. “We keep electing people who chase posts but can’t mobilize. That’s why we lose ground. That’s why we’ve suffered.” he said.

He also drew a stark comparison between the current leadership model and the energized, issue-driven style of the opposition, referencing Kawempe as a cautionary tale. “You sent people of 80 years old to mobilize, while the opposition deployed 40-year-olds with real fire. And you saw what happened.”

In a particularly pointed moment, Kyeswa raised concerns about the role of money in internal party contests, accusing some of flooding the process with unexplained wealth. “People are dishing out billions in an election with no salary,” he said. “Where is the money coming from? These are corrupt individuals who have hoarded public resources, and now they want to use that same money to manipulate the system.”

Kyeswa spoke with confidence about the path ahead, pledging to restore faith in the party through principled leadership, integrity, and inclusion. “This is our time,” he said, turning directly to the youth in the audience. “Don’t let yourselves be manipulated. Don’t sell your future for quick gains. What we’re building is unstoppable.”

As his supporters erupted into chants of solidarity, it became clear that this was not just another campaign launch—it was the emergence of a new narrative within the NRM. One that seeks to replace complacency with commitment, and entitlement with earned trust.

Whether or not Kyeswa secures the vice chairmanship, the message he delivered will likely echo throughout the internal structures of the party and across the broader political landscape in the months to come.