Robert Kasibante, the presidential flagbearer for the National Peasants Party (NPP), was officially nominated today to contest in Uganda’s 2026 general elections.
He was the second candidate to complete the nomination process, following President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s earlier nomination at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Lubowa.
Kasibante, who was accorded a 16-guard security detail and a vehicle with registration UG0300006, arrived at the EC offices after Elton Joseph Mabirizi was turned away due to incomplete documentation.
Speaking to the media after the nomination, Kasibante called for citizen-led change and inclusive development.
“We must break the walls of inequality. Restore dignity. The teachers, the nurses deserve a future that is certain," he said.
"To the international community, we invite you to build a new model of inclusive development. We are the majority empowered, not exploited. I come with courage, unbreakable will. I come to you. This is your campaign."
His remarks emphasized empowerment, equity, and a grassroots approach to governance, signaling a bid to connect directly with ordinary Ugandans.
Kasibante’s nomination marks another step in the unfolding electoral process as candidates submit their paperwork and adhere to campaign timelines set by the EC.
Observers say his focus on citizen empowerment seeks to differentiate him from other contenders, particularly in a political landscape dominated by incumbents.
The National Peasants Party, historically advocating for rural development and farmers’ rights, has stressed that Kasibante’s campaign will prioritize policies aimed at reducing inequality, improving public service delivery, and fostering inclusive growth across the country.