The National Resistance Movement (NRM) unveiled the official portrait of its presidential candidate, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, together with the theme that will steer the party’s campaigns for the 2025–26 elections.
Speaking at the function, the 1st National Vice Chairman, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo, highlighted the importance of the occasion, describing it as both a renewal of the party’s trust and a reaffirmation of the principles that have guided the NRM over the years.
Presenting the theme “Protecting the Gains as We Make a Qualitative Leap into a High Middle-Income Status”, Kigongo noted that it represents the dual duty of safeguarding Uganda’s hard-earned progress while readying the nation for the next stage of transformation.
“Our path has not been simple, but through discipline, cohesion, and the backing of Ugandans, we have reached this milestone. This theme is an appeal to safeguard the achievements we have built together and to confidently advance into a future of shared prosperity,” Kigongo remarked.
He stressed that the new campaign theme is not merely a slogan but a roadmap that demonstrates Uganda’s preparedness to shift from stability and gradual growth to a higher level of economic and social accomplishment.
“We must remain united as a Movement. With unity and discipline, there is no obstacle we cannot surpass. It is in this spirit that we call upon Ugandans to renew our mandate, so that our Chairman continues to lead the country to greater heights,” he added.
Kigongo further urged leaders and aspiring candidates to uphold the party’s ideals of persuasion and service.
“Force cannot win hearts. Convincing speech, humility, and respect for the people are what will strengthen the Movement. Discipline and cohesion must always take precedence,” he stated.
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, in elaborating on the new theme, traced the historical evolution of the Movement’s guiding messages. From the 10-Point Programme of 1986, to “Tackling the Tasks Ahead” in the late 1990s, “Consolidating Achievements” in the early 2000s, “Prosperity for All”, “Peace, Unity and Transformation”, “Steady Progress”, and most recently “Securing Your Future,” each, he observed, has mirrored the priorities of its era.
“Today’s theme builds on that foundation. Uganda’s economy is expanding at about 7% annually, with a GDP nearing $45 billion, placing us firmly on the path toward middle-income status. The challenge now is to safeguard these accomplishments and make the qualitative leap into a higher middle-income economy,” Todwong explained.
