Museveni Launches NRM 2026–2031 Manifesto at Munyonyo

The National Resistance Movement will today turn the spotlight on its vision for the next five years as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially unveils the party’s 2026–2031 manifesto at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The launch marks a critical moment for the ruling party as it sets out to frame its campaign narrative ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Unlike the excitement of the nomination rallies, today’s event is designed to project strategy and direction. Museveni, who was formally endorsed last week as the NRM flag bearer, will present the manifesto under the theme “Protecting the Gains,” a phrase that has already become central to the party’s messaging. Insiders describe the manifesto as both a reaffirmation of the NRM’s long-standing promises and an attempt to recalibrate them in light of changing economic and social realities.

At Kololo Independence Grounds during his post-nomination rally, the President hinted at the priorities, anchoring them on six commitments ranging from consolidating peace and security to accelerating wealth creation and job opportunities. He promised deeper investment in infrastructure, broader access to social services, a renewed push against corruption, and greater integration in regional and global markets. “We are moving forward to secure the future of our people,” he said, insisting that the NRM’s mission remains centered on stability and prosperity for every household.

The gathering at Munyonyo is expected to attract a broad spectrum of participants, including cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, district leaders, and representatives of key sectors. For the party, the event is as much about mobilization as it is about policy, with live broadcasts arranged to reach audiences across the country and to energize grassroots structures ahead of the campaign trail.

Political observers note that the timing and venue carry significance. Munyonyo, often used for high-level state functions, provides a stage that blends formality with grandeur, while the manifesto itself serves as a bridge between the party’s past record and its future ambitions. The choice of “Protecting the Gains” as a rallying theme suggests that the NRM will lean heavily on the narrative of continuity, reminding Ugandans of what it considers its achievements, even as critics question whether these gains have been evenly shared.

With the manifesto launch complete, the President will immediately shift gears into active campaigning, beginning tomorrow in Luweero, a district that holds deep historical meaning for the NRM as the cradle of the 1981–86 guerrilla war. From there, he is scheduled to move northwards, with a string of rallies planned in Amolatar, Dokolo, Alebtong, Otuke, Apac, Kwania, and Ntoroko, before continuing to the western districts of Bunyangabu and Kasese.

For the NRM, today’s manifesto launch is more than a ceremonial unveiling. It represents a statement of intent, a chance to reassure its base, and a moment to set the tone for the contest ahead. Whether the message resonates with voters will be tested in the months to come, as the campaign season gathers pace and the party confronts both its record and its rivals.