Whispers of a guerilla movement echo within the ruling NRM party, as several factions emerge, each with its own face and agenda.
Analysts see them as a throwback to the party's founding days, a strategic chess game to secure NRM's grip on power in the 2026 elections.
Confusion reigns supreme: "Mzeei Tova ku Main" championed by historical figures, the "Patriotic League of Uganda" led by President Museveni's son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the rumoured "YY Movement" targeting the youth. Who's who, and who serves the true NRM cause?
Some party members, bewildered by the kaleidoscope of faces, seek clarity from President Museveni himself. But seasoned observers see through the smokescreen, recognizing this as a deliberate strategy to sow confusion and maintain NRM's dominance.
EALA MP Sheilla Kawamara believes each group targets a specific demographic, casting their nets across generations: "Mzeei Tova ku Main" for the older, history-aware crowd, the "Patriotic League" aiming at Muhoozi's age bracket, and the "YY Movement" angling for the youth vote.
But beneath the many faces lies one constant: President Museveni. Whispers of another term in 2026 fuel speculation, painting this as a "guerilla movement" tactic to cover all bases and retain power.
The future remains shrouded in uncertainty. NRM party members tread cautiously, refusing to publicly endorse any group, leaving the internal dynamics and their impact on the elections an open question.
One thing's clear: the multiple faces of the NRM present a complex puzzle, raising questions about party unity, potential power struggles, and the ultimate fate of Uganda's political landscape. Only time will reveal the final play in this intricate game of power.
This follows President Museveni declaring that he will be on the ballot in 2026.
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General Richard Todwong confirmed that the party will present the chairperson and incumbent Yoweri Museveni as its flag bearer in the 2026 Presidential Elections.
Todwong made the revelations at a function to celebrate the NRM Day in Serere District over the weekend.
“He will be our flag bearer come 2026 and he is ready to serve the country,” Todwong said.
According to Todwong, President Museveni has ensured peace and tranquility, which should be galvanized until there is another candidate with the credentials to take Uganda forward, unfortunately he and the NRM, see none yet.
He said that the MK Movement, its newly formed vehicles Uganda Patriotic League which both are under Museveni’s son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as well as pressure group Mzee Tova Ku Main are all means to ensure the continuity of President Museveni.
“All these are tributaries to take water to the main river,” he said.
Twodong said that although the different groups have generated internal fights with in the main party, they are not logical fights.
“These fights are not logical, they are just fights for positions and limited opportunities we have," he added.
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