Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s detailed political roadmap for the 2024-2027 period has leaked, outlining a strategic plan leading up to the 2025/2026 general elections.
According to a document seen by this website, the roadmap, which was presented to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) on January 9, 2025, sets out a series of key activities and milestones aimed at ensuring a smooth electoral process and mobilizing support for party candidates at all levels of government.
The NRM’s roadmap, spanning from January 2024 to August 2027, includes a wide range of activities, from the election of party structures and flagbearers to the launch of the 2026-2031 Kisanja Manifesto. The document also emphasizes the importance of voter education, continuous research, and the digitalization of the party’s membership register to enhance transparency and efficiency in the electoral process.
One of the key highlights of the roadmap is the election of party flagbearers for various positions, including presidential, parliamentary, and local government councils. The NRM Electoral Commission will oversee these elections, which are scheduled to take place from January 2025 through August 2025. The party has also outlined plans for extensive voter mobilization, particularly targeting the youth, to ensure a strong turnout during the national voter registration update and display period.
In addition to internal party elections, the NRM has set aside time for conflict resolution, including the handling of election petitions and tribunals, as well as possible re-runs of contested elections. The party has also planned a series of consultative meetings with stakeholders at the sub-regional level to discuss the forthcoming party primaries and ensure that all voices are heard in the lead-up to the general elections.
The NRM’s roadmap also includes the preparation and launch of the 2026-2031 Kisanja Manifesto, which will outline the party’s vision and policy priorities for the next electoral cycle. This manifesto is expected to be a key tool in mobilizing support for NRM candidates during the campaign period.
NRM’s political roadmap comes at a critical time as the country prepares for the 2025/2026 general elections. With a clear plan in place, the party aims to consolidate its position as a leading political force in Uganda and secure a strong mandate from the electorate in the upcoming polls.
Outline of NRM Political Roadmap Activities and Dates (2024-2027)
February – March 2025
Compilation of Electronic Database of Election Returns
Dates: February 24, 2025 – March 10, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Primaries for LC II Chairpersons
Dates: TBA
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Meet the NRM Stakeholders” Programme
Dates: February 28, 2025 – March 14, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
4. April – May 2025
Call for Expression of Interest & Picking of Nomination Forms for Local Government Councils
Dates: April 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Mobilization for Voter Register Display
Dates: April 15, 2025 – May 28, 2025
Responsible Office: Secretary General
Nomination of Candidates for Local Government Council Positions
Dates: May 2, 2025 – May 14, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Joint Campaigns for Local Government Council Positions
Dates: May 15, 2025 – May 22, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
District Conferences to Harmonize Leadership Structures
Dates: May 18, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Responsible Office: Secretary General
Primaries of SIG Committees at Village Level (Youth, PWDs, Older Persons)
Dates: May 24, 2025 – May 25, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Polling Period for Local Government Council Positions
Dates: May 24, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Endorsement of Village SIG Committees Candidates
Dates: May 26, 2025 – June 1, 2025
Responsible Office: Secretary General
Call for Expression of Interest & Picking of Nomination Forms for MPs, LC V Chairpersons, and City Mayors
Dates: June 2, 2025 – June 15, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Primaries of SIG Committees at Parish Level
Dates: June 10, 2025 – June 12, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Nomination of Candidates for MPs, LC V Chairpersons, and City Mayors
Dates: June 16, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Joint Campaigns for MPs, LC V Chairpersons, and City Mayors
Dates: July 1, 2025 – July 14, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
July 2025
Endorsement of Parliamentary and Local Government Flagbearers
Dates: July 20, 2025 – September 15, 2025
Responsible Office: Secretary General
Primaries of SIG Committees at District/City Level
Dates: August 3, 2025 – August 4, 2025
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Election of NRM Presidential Flagbearer, Executive Committee of CEC, ECs of Special Organs (National level)
Dates: August 22, 2025 – August 25, 2025
Responsible Office: Secretary General / NRM Electoral Commission
September 2025 – February 2026
Preparation and Presentation of NRM Presidential Candidate to NEC
Dates: September 3, 2025 – October 3, 2025
Responsible Office: Secretary General
Campaigns for Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government Candidates
Dates: September 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Polling Period for General Elections
Dates: January 12, 2026 – February 9, 2026
Responsible Office: Independent Electoral Commission
March 2026 – August 2027
Compilation of General Election Returns
Dates: March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Election of NRM Parliamentary Caucus Executive Committee
Dates: May 20, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Primaries for Party Flagbearers for Speaker & Deputy Speaker
Dates: May 20, 2026 – May 23, 2026
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
Primaries for Members of Parliament to the East African Legislative Assembly
Dates: August 20, 2026 – August 24, 2026
Responsible Office: NRM Electoral Commission
