Nkwanga Micheal Launches Presidential Bid, Declares ‘Revolution For Uganda’ To Unseat President Museveni

By Gad Masereka

Hundreds of supporters gathered at KBM Hotel in Kireka on Kamuli Road as Nkwanga Micheal officially launched his presidential bid, declaring what he called a “revolution” for Uganda’s future.

With a mixture of fiery rhetoric and appeals for unity, Nkwanga presented himself not merely as a candidate but as a leader of a people-driven struggle against what he described as decades of failed governance.

“We launch this revolution today,” he told the crowd, opening his speech with both Christian and Muslim greetings. “I come before you not as an individual seeking glory, but as a son of the soil standing shoulder to shoulder with peasants, the working class, intellectuals, youth, mothers, the marginalised, and even the neutralists who demand a better tomorrow.”

At the centre of his message was the symbolism of a red star with five points, which he unveiled as the emblem of his campaign.

He explained that its colours red, black, and white—represented sacrifice, resilience, and unity.

Nkwanga emphasised that his candidacy was anchored on what he termed “people-centred liberationism,” rooted in Africanism, nationalism, and governance built on work rather than survival politics.

He outlined four pillars that he said would guide his movement: political liberation, economic liberation, social transformation, and ideological renewal.

On political liberation, he argued that Uganda must free itself not only from colonial legacies but also from leaders who have “become oppressors.”

He vowed to end corruption, strengthen the rule of law, and restore democratic institutions.

On economic transformation, Nkwanga criticised what he called “reckless borrowing” and exploitative taxation, pledging to modernise agriculture, promote industrialisation, and ensure Uganda consumes what it produces. “We cannot continue to beg while sitting on abundant resources,” he said, promising an end to dependency and a push for economic independence.

Turning to social reforms, he declared that a country cannot prosper when its people are poor, sick, and uneducated.

He promised free quality education, improved healthcare, and equal distribution of resources across regions.

On ideological renewal, Nkwanga urged Ugandans to free their minds from “neo-colonial mental chains,” arguing that mental liberation was the foundation of true independence.

In a symbolic gesture of readiness, he announced that his team had already completed the collection of the required signatures for nomination and would present them to the Electoral Commission. “This is not just one dream. This is the collective will of the people of Uganda who have suffered long enough and are now saying enough is enough,” he declared.

While presenting his vision, Nkwanga positioned himself as a candidate for all Ugandans, breaking down society into what he described as five classes which include the peasants, the students, the working class, the intellectuals, and special interest groups such as youth, women, and the marginalised.

Unlike past political parties that, in his view, championed only one section of society, he pledged to “take on the entire population all at once.”

“I am here to stand with the farmers, with the workers, with the youth whose voices have long been reduced to campaign material, with the women and children, and even with the neutralists who have given up on politics,” he said. “This time, no Ugandan shall be left behind.”

Nkwanga’s speech mixed radical calls with deeply personal reflections. He ridiculed what he called “colonial diplomas and certificates” that left graduates confused and jobless, insisting Uganda needed to redefine its education system to serve the realities of its people. “We need to write our history, to rebuild our country with confidence and courage,” he said.

Though still a new face to many in national politics, Nkwanga, who has worked in accounting and business administration, cast himself as a unifying figure ready to challenge the established order.

As Ugandans enter this election’s season, the sense among supporters was that a new voice had entered Uganda’s political arena with bold promises and uncompromising language.

Whether Nkwanga Micheal’s revolution gains momentum remains to be seen, but his candidacy has already added a fresh dynamic to the road toward the 2026 elections.