The National Peasants Party (NPP) has endorsed Robert Kasibante as its presidential candidate ahead of the next general elections, marking a new phase in the party’s preparations for the national polls.
The endorsement was made during an executive council meeting, where NPP president Stecia Mayanja urged members to rally behind Kasibante, praising his long-standing commitment to uplifting ordinary citizens, especially women and youth, through livelihood initiatives.
In his acceptance speech, Kasibante pledged to focus his leadership on amplifying grassroots voices and uniting the country.
“Politics should not be about fights or divisions but about guiding the nation toward a better future. The NPP is committed to raising the voices of ordinary citizens in every region of Uganda,” he said.
Kasibante also extended an invitation to Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko and other political figures to join NPP, saying the party had a clear agenda and was ready to provide “meaningful leadership.”
NPP Secretary General Sharif Sentongo Nambaale urged members to stay focused on the party’s objectives, accusing rival opposition groups of wasting energy on internal disputes instead of addressing the country’s pressing needs.
He also criticized politicians who frequently switch allegiances, calling on “confused” members of the ruling NRM to cross over to NPP.
At the close of the meeting, Kasibante was handed the party’s official symbol—the Pen—which he will carry as he campaigns across the country.
Kasibante, formerly a member of the ruling NRM, previously contested for the Busujju County parliamentary seat before officially joining NPP. His endorsement is seen as a key step in positioning the party to compete for national leadership in the forthcoming elections.