Kololo, Kampala: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Thursday, August 28, endorsed the newly elected Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), as he concluded the party’s Delegates Conference at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
The new CEC, which will serve from 2025 to 2030, ushered in fresh faces at the top of the ruling party’s leadership, with Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua, and Calvin Echodu securing powerful vice chairperson positions.
Ms Among overwhelmingly defeated her predecessor, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, to become the Second National Vice Chairperson (Female). Obua was elected as the National Vice Chairperson (Northern), while Echodu sealed the Eastern Region seat after a dramatic campaign that saw Capt. Mike Mukula withdraw from the race to endorse him.
Mr Museveni, who is also the NRM National Chairperson, welcomed the new CEC and called on members to focus on party cohesion and mobilization ahead of the 2026 general elections. He urged the NRM leaders at all levels to intensify the fight against corruption, particularly in districts, warning that the vice undermines the trust of the people and divides the party.
He stressed that corruption should be condemned and dealt with firmly. “Don’t annoy our members with corruption and bad practices. When you do that, you divide us,” Museveni cautioned, adding that several officials implicated in corruption have already been arrested.
The President reminded party leaders of the seven core principles of the NRM, starting with peace, which he said is guaranteed by the UPDF. However, he tasked local leaders to play a bigger role in monitoring crime, service delivery, and government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM).
On infrastructure, Museveni noted the need to properly maintain roads, health centers, and schools, cautioning districts against diverting funds meant for routine road works. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring free education in government schools, safe water supply in villages, and efficient drug supply in health facilities.
The President emphasized the importance of wealth creation at the household level, urging leaders to guide citizens in making good use of PDM funds. “Every home must have some wealth. Leaders should ensure that people get their share without deductions and use it properly so they can pay it back and benefit again,” he said.
He further highlighted challenges such as poor roads, water scarcity, high school fees, and drug shortages as issues that frustrate citizens and create unnecessary opposition against the ruling party. Addressing these, he said, would strengthen harmony between leaders and the people.
The New NRM CEC Leadership (2025–2030)
- National Chairperson: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
- 1st National Vice Chairperson: Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo
- 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female): Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among
- Vice Chairperson (Northern): Denis Hamson Obua
- Vice Chairperson (Eastern): David Calvin Echodu
- Vice Chairperson (Central): Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo
- Vice Chairperson (Western): Jornad Asiimwe Akiiki
- Vice Chairperson (Karamoja): John Baptist Loki
- Vice Chairperson (Kampala): Salim Uhuru
NRM League Chairpersons
- Entrepreneurs League: Al-Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba
- 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
- Youth League*: N/A
The Entrepreneurs and Youth Leagues were suspended due to gross electoral irregularities, voter bribery, and chaos, and President Museveni said he will, together with the party’s Electoral Commission, announce a fresh date for these contests.
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