Kagumaho Disan launches 2026 presidential bid, vows to unseat Museveni

At a press conference held yesterday at Makindye Forest Park in Kampala, political aspirant Kagumaho Disan declared his intention to run for president in Uganda’s 2026 general elections, saying the country needs bold leadership to address long-standing challenges that he believes the current government has failed to resolve.

Flanked by a small team of supporters, Kagumaho spoke passionately about what he described as decades of neglect and mismanagement, accusing the government of serving only a privileged few while the majority of citizens remain trapped in poverty.

“There is nothing the government has done that has benefited us as Ugandans. A few people have benefited from it, but even the little benefit we get is supposed to be more than that,” he said.

Kagumaho argued that genuine change cannot be achieved by seeking lower political offices, insisting that the presidency is the only platform capable of driving nationwide transformation.

“We cannot change Uganda by going for LC5 seats, mayor, or local council positions. We have to go for the president’s seat,” he declared, urging Ugandans to rally behind him and “show the world that we can make a change in our country.”

He painted a bleak picture of Uganda’s infrastructure, particularly roads and schools, and questioned the value of the education system in light of high unemployment.

“After a child finishes school, you tell him or her there are no jobs in Uganda after paying a lot of money. When they were in school, you convinced them education is the key to success. Where did the key go?” he asked, drawing murmurs of agreement from the crowd.

The aspirant also criticized what he called “substandard roads” that hinder farmers from transporting produce to markets, alleging that public resources have been captured by a small elite.

“Everything was taken from Ugandans—the army, the courts of law, the schools. We own nothing as Ugandans,” he said, adding that repeated promises to empower the youth have remained unfulfilled. “Every day they tell us we are the leaders of tomorrow. When will tomorrow come?”

In his address, Kagumaho emphasized the need for the rule of law and an end to what he termed political persecution, referencing the repeated arrests of opposition figures such as Dr. Kizza Besigye.

He also pledged to address Uganda’s growing debt burden and redirect resources toward development.

While his presidential bid is likely to face an uphill battle against the long-serving incumbent, President Yoweri Museveni, Kagumaho said he is ready for the challenge. “This is not just about replacing a leader; it’s about giving Ugandans back their country,” he concluded.