Buyende, Uganda: Youth leaders in Buyende District have pledged to rally behind President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda, in the 2026 general elections.
The youths, led by Ssale Ronald, the NRM Youth Chairperson for Buyende, made the declaration during a meeting held at Nkondo Sub-County. They said despite challenges faced along Lake Kyoga, they believe re-electing President Museveni for a seventh term would help consolidate ongoing government development programmes.
“Through the Youth Livelihood Programme and Parish Development Model, we are already seeing progress. That is why we want to keep our president,” Ssale said.
He added that the youth will also support Minister Babalanda as NRM flag bearer for Budiope East, citing her contribution to youth empowerment initiatives.
“The minister has already given us chicks, which are helping fellow youths to develop and create job opportunities. We are determined to rally behind her so that she continues to lobby for our constituency and the district as a whole,” he said.
The NRM recently endorsed President Museveni, in power since 1986, as the party’s flag bearer for the 2026 elections. Meanwhile, Hon Babalanda secured her candidature after winning the July NRM primaries in Budiope East with 80.2 percent, polling 99,832 votes.
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