NRM faces tough battle to reclaim Kampala ahead of 2026

As the road to 2026 continues to gain momentum, the ruling NRM party will need consummate political skills to win back Kampala district, the country’s capital and economic nerve center. Historically, resistance in Kampala has posed a challenge for the NRM party. The unpopularity of NRM in Kampala, according to some political observers, can be attributed to the government easing off on service delivery amidst rising youth unemployment, widespread corruption, poor roads and drainage systems, and issues related to the boda boda industry. Jorram Paul Ssonko provides more details in this report…