Leaders of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mityana District have expressed optimism and renewed confidence following what they describe as a strong political comeback in the 2026 general elections.
Once considered a challenging battleground for the ruling party, Mityana had in 2021 swung heavily in favor of opposition candidates, leaving the NRM with only one major seat — the Mityana North parliamentary position held by Kibedi Nsegumire. The outcome at the time exposed deep internal divisions and weakened grassroots coordination within party ranks.
However, the 2026 results paint a different picture.
District party leaders say the latest victory signals a strategic turnaround built on unity, reconciliation, and strengthened mobilization structures. According to Kibedi Nsegumire, the NRM Vice Chairperson for Mityana, the party undertook serious internal reflection after the 2021 defeat.
“We realized that our biggest opponent was not necessarily outside the party, but within,” Nsegumire said. “Internal divisions cost us dearly. This time, we prioritized unity, dialogue, and collective responsibility.”
Party officials revealed that in the lead-up to the elections, emphasis was placed on harmonizing factions, reviving village-level committees, and improving communication between district leaders and grassroots mobilizers. Regular consultative meetings were reportedly held to resolve misunderstandings that previously weakened campaign efforts.
For years, Mityana had increasingly been viewed as an opposition stronghold, with rival parties dominating key political positions. Political observers noted that the 2021 election results reflected voter frustration and organizational weaknesses within the NRM structures in the district.
But leaders now argue that the 2026 performance demonstrates a recalibrated strategy focused on service delivery messaging, discipline among aspirants, and closer engagement with communities.
“We went back to the people,” one district mobilizer said. “We listened more carefully to their concerns and addressed them honestly. The unity you see today translated into confidence among our supporters.”
The comeback in Mityana is being interpreted by some analysts as a significant morale boost for the NRM, especially in regions where the party has faced stiff opposition competition in recent years.
Despite the celebratory mood, local leaders caution that sustaining the gains will require consistency and accountability. They acknowledge that maintaining unity and fulfilling campaign promises will determine whether the resurgence becomes long-term stability or a temporary shift.
As the dust settles on the 2026 elections, Mityana stands as a symbol of political recalibration — a district where lessons from defeat appear to have shaped a renewed push for cohesion and electoral recovery within the ruling party ranks.
