By lumpe media
Municipal and city division chairpersons from different parts of the country have revealed plans to seek an audience with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to congratulate him on his victory in the 2026 general elections and to reaffirm their support for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto.
Addressing journalists at a joint press briefing in Kampala, the leaders said the proposed meeting will also allow them to formally commit to advancing the NRM’s 2026–2031 economic programme while exploring practical ways of improving service delivery at the grassroots level.
The chairpersons, drawn from municipalities and city divisions including Lira, Mbarara, Nebbi, Mukono, Mityana, Fort Portal City and Koboko, said they were instrumental in mobilising voters during the election period, noting that many of their jurisdictions delivered overwhelming support for President Museveni.
According to the leaders, several municipalities and divisions registered more than 80 percent of the vote in favour of the President, underscoring what they described as strong grassroots backing for the NRM.
Mukono Municipality Chairperson, John Bosco Wamala, who is leading the delegation, said the planned engagement is intended to appreciate the President for what he termed a competitive and demanding electoral process.
“This was a hard-fought election, and achieving over 71 percent was the result of collective effort, especially from leaders at the local level,” Wamala said. “We mobilised our communities, and the outcome reflects that work.”
He added that the chairpersons want to personally assure President Museveni of their readiness to fully implement the NRM manifesto in their respective municipalities and divisions.
Wamala further noted that local leaders will prioritise oversight and monitoring of government programmes to ensure they deliver measurable benefits to citizens.
Mbarara City leader Kanyikyirize Aaron said the NRM’s 2026–2031 manifesto speaks directly to the needs of urban areas, particularly in the areas of employment creation, industrial growth and youth empowerment.
“Our responsibility now is to supervise implementation and ensure accountability,” Kanyikyirize said. “We want to see government interventions reaching the intended beneficiaries and resources being put to proper use.”
He added that municipal leaders are also laying groundwork for the period beyond 2031 by strengthening party and governance structures early.
On his part, Mugabi Eric of Kamuli Municipality said close collaboration with central government will be key in tracking progress and addressing gaps in service delivery.
“The manifesto provides clear guidance on wealth creation, infrastructure development and social services,” Mugabi said. “As local leaders, we shall engage our communities, monitor programmes and make sure development is inclusive.”
The chairpersons emphasized that their planned engagement with the President will focus on deepening coordination between local governments and the central administration to effectively implement economic and social reforms outlined in the NRM manifesto.
They expressed confidence that stronger cooperation will spur faster development in cities and municipalities while promoting political stability and inclusive growth nationwide.
