The new members of CEC meets the president at the closure of delegates conference
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated the new CEC, advising them against engaging in corruption tendencies.
“I congratulate the Vice Chairpersons who have been elected. Those who are not happy, we shall investigate those who played some games and find out,” he said while closing the NRM delegates Conference today.
He urged them to reject the corruption that the young people are complaining about. “Reject it. That is part of the resistance. This is a very good chance for Uganda, when you have such a powerful political organization, please don’t annoy them with wrong actions,” he said, adding: “Don’t annoy our members with injustice and corruption. When you do that, you divide us.”
Museveni who was just one day ago endorsed as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, appreciated the delegates for completing what he described as a “huge exercise” that began on May 6th, 2025, with branch-level elections.
“This exercise started with the elections of the branches. I myself went to Rwakitura and was part of our village meeting. In those meetings, we found that we had more than 20 million members of our party, and 18.5 million among them were voters. So, this is a big resource which you should not play around with,” he said.
He reminded party leaders that such a colossal base of support is a treasure that must be respected and safeguarded through just and honest leadership. He cautioned that corruption, favoritism, and injustice alienate members, create disunity, and erode public confidence.
“Those who make mistakes, who do things carelessly, are really interfering with the work. These 20 million members of the NRM want justice, fairness, and the truth. They don’t want lies, they don’t want favoritism, they don’t want corruption,” he said.
The President emphasized that allegations of corruption must be handled transparently, warning against prejudgment but assuring the delegates that all complaints raised will be thoroughly investigated.
He said that nobody should pollute our NRM with bad behavior. “The use of money and corruption must be condemned. In some cases, we may even take legal action,” he noted.
Members and special league leaders confirmed
The NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong presented the final list of the members of its Central Executive Committee (CEC) and leadership of the party’s special leagues.
For the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Rt. Hon. Anita Among was overwhelmingly elected with 11,680 votes (92%), defeating incumbent Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, who polled 902 votes (7.2%).
For NRM Vice Chairperson, Northern Region, Obua Dennis Hamson secured victory with 3,591 votes (67.4%), beating Sam Engola (1,078 votes, 20.2%) and Daniel Fred Kidega (658 votes).
For NRM Vice Chairperson, Karamoja Region, Loki John Baptist won decisively with 3,694 votes (81.1%), against Aachila John Roberts Rex (496 votes, 10.9%), Johnson Ngorok (133 votes, 2.9%), and Lokii Peter Abrahams (232 votes), whereas for NRM Vice Chairperson, Central (Buganda) Region, Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo defeated Kalisa Kalangwa Moses, polling 4,194 votes (50.3%) to 3,981 votes (47.7%). Other candidates, including Kyeswa Hakim, Ssewava Mukasa, Joseph Ssemakula, and Kiwanda Godfrey Ssubi, withdrew from the race.
For NRM Vice Chairperson, Kampala Region, Salim Saad Uhuru won with 2,411 votes (63.2%), defeating Katongole Singh (1,375 votes, 36.4%) and Bukenya Collins Andrew (29 votes).
For NRM Vice Chairperson, Eastern Region, Calvin David Echodu triumphed with 5,211 votes (99.5%), against Mariam Naigaga (253 votes). Veteran leader Capt. Mike Mukula withdrew from the race in his favor.
For NRM Vice Chairperson, Western Region, Asiimwe Jonard emerged victorious with 4,044 votes (58.9%), defeating Hon. Chris Baryomunsi (2,303 votes). Other contenders—Bwengye Lauben Muhangi (55), Kamugisha Blaise (339), Kamuganga Dick Nuwamanya (49), Byaruhanga Barigye Enoch (60), Atuhe Innocent (11), and Mawanda Michael Maranga (0)—trailed far behind.
NRM Special League leaders confirmed:
Historical League: Col. (Rtd) Tom Butiime
Workers League: Arinaitwe Rwakajara
PWDs League: Mwanje Shafik
Elders League: Businge Penina Kabingani
Veterans League: Lt. (Rtd) Mushabe Moses
Women’s League: Adrine Kobusinge
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