President Museveni has intensified his campaign in Gomba District, deploying a strong mobilisation team in the final days before Uganda’s elections, as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) seeks to regain dominance in an area that recently leaned toward the opposition.
Addressing residents through NRM mobiliser Nalongo Jayne Kalumba, Museveni cautioned voters against being swayed by what he described as opportunists pursuing power for selfish interests.
He urged residents to remain loyal to NRM, highlighting that Uganda’s stability and development have largely occurred under his leadership.
With only days left before Ugandans head to the polls, the NRM has further strengthened its mobilisation efforts in Gomba to consolidate votes for President Museveni.
Museveni last campaigned in Gomba on December 23, 2025, at Nsambwe Playground, when Kalumba pledged to rally more support for him after noting declining backing in the district.
Following her disqualification from the Gomba West parliamentary race, Kalumba has now taken on the responsibility of mobilising votes for the President.
While visiting Kifampa, Kisozi, and surrounding areas, she urged residents to recognise Museveni as the most suitable leader to continue guiding Uganda.
“Gomba is very fortunate. We are competing in an election where President Museveni is not only our national leader but also a resident here. He lives among us in Kisozi. How can we choose someone else who does not even have a home in Gomba?” Kalumba said.
She added that Museveni was disappointed by the 2021 election results in Gomba, warning that a similar outcome could occur if voters are not vigilant.
“In the last elections, Gomba embarrassed President Museveni despite the love he has shown us. He constructed good roads, built schools and provided funds to support development here, yet people rejected him and voted for leaders who have no clear vision for our country,” she noted.
Kalumba explained why she was chosen to lead Museveni’s mobilisation drive, citing her strong connection with local residents.
She recounted incidents from the December 23 rally, where some individuals took campaign funds but later misrepresented support for the President.
“They told me, ‘Jayne, you are popular among the people and you understand them well. Go back in these remaining days and tell the people the truth. Tell them to stop being lied to by NUP,’” she said.
Kalumba also invited anyone with grievances against Museveni, including National Unity Platform (NUP) youth, to engage in dialogue before the elections.
“Anyone who has been hurt or feels anger towards the President, please come calmly and we talk. Even NUP youth, come and we understand what went wrong. By the 15th, we should all have clarity as we go to vote peacefully for President Museveni,” she said.
In addition, she distributed campaign materials, including posters and NRM T-shirts, urging residents to demonstrate visible support.
“Put up these posters everywhere and wear these T-shirts. Let Gomba turn yellow, and on the 15th, we give President Museveni our votes to safeguard peace and stability,” Kalumba said.
Gomba District has emerged as a key political battleground between NRM and NUP. In the 2021 elections, NUP outperformed NRM, but the ruling party is determined to reverse that outcome in the upcoming polls.
