Gen. Otafiire In, Mbayo Out! Full NRM 2026 Winners & Losers List Revealed

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially released the list of winners and losers following this week’s hotly contested parliamentary primaries. The elections, which unfolded amidst heavy security, scattered violence, and the reported deaths of at least two individuals, ushered in a dramatic political reshuffle that ousted veteran politicians and elevated a younger generation of leaders.

The NRM parliamentary primaries held across Uganda this week have reshaped the political landscape of the ruling party. Several long-serving ministers and MPs were voted out, making way for both fresh faces and returning political veterans.

In what analysts describe as a generational shift, more than 100 candidates emerged victorious across different districts  ranging from government incumbents to previously defeated politicians and new entrants.

Despite the violent nature of some contests, voter turnout was high, and key political strongholds witnessed fierce battles. Below is the full list of NRM primary winners and losers as officially released:

KEY WINNERS:

Top Government Officials:

• Robinah Nabbanja – Kakumiro District

• Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo – Katakwi District WMP

• Matia Kasaija – Buyanja

• Jim Muhwezi – Rujumbura County

• Gen. Kahinda Otafiire – Ruhinda County

• Rebecca Kadaga – Kamuli District WMP

• Hamson Obua – Ajuri County

• Phionah Nyamutoro – Nebbi District WMP

• Solomon Silwayi – Bukooli Central

• Thomas Tayebwa – Ruhinda North

Notable Other Winners:

• Annet Nabirye – Luuka District WMP

• Michael Mawanda – Igara East

• Godfrey Matembu Wakooli – Butiru County

• Charles Nsereko – Nakaseke South

• Joseph Kabuye Kyofatogabye – Nakaseke Central

• Prof. Wilber Ahebwa – Nakaseke North

• Sarah Najumah – Nakaseke District WMP

• Gaddafi Nasur – Katikamu North

• Abubaker Kalume – Katikamu South

• Dr. Robert Kiyini – Bamunanika County

• Agnes Kirabo – Luweero District WMP

• Eng. Ben Sebbugga Kimeze – Budyebo County

• Steven Bugingo – Nakasongola County

• Victorious Zawedde – Nakasongola District WMP

• Moses Grace Balyeku – Jinja South West

• Peace Tibyaza – Jinja District WMP

• Stephen Kissa – Luuka South County

• Maurice Kibalya – Bugabula South

• John Patrick Kasajja – Bulamogi North West

• Fredrick Munirwa – Kagoma County

• Lydia Wanyoto – Mbale City WMP

• Dr. Charles Ayume – Koboko

• John Musila – Bubulo West

• Ojara Mapenduzi – Bardege–Layibi Division, Gulu City

• Tonny Eron – Kwania County

• Eunice Namatente – Bugiri District WMP

• John Francis Okecho – Bugiri Municipality

• Amina Nalugoda – Bugweri District WMP

• Sadala Wandera – Bugweri County

• Atima Jackson Lee – Arua Central

• Miriam Mukhaye – Mbale District WMP

• Richard Mbazira – Jinja South East

• Farida Nambi – Kawempe North

• Sam Engola – Erute South

• Shyaka Gashaija – Entebbe Municipality

• Ojasi Swaibu – Iganga Municipality

• Jane Francis Acilo – Oyam District WMP

• Hashim Sulaiman – Nebbi Municipality

• Dr. Patrick Wakida – Kabweri County

• Katusiime Annet Mugisha – Bushenyi District WMP

• Fred Ruhindi – Nakawa East

• Doreen Keita – Makindye West

• Judith Nuwabaine – Makindye East

• Idd Basajjabalaba – Bushenyi–Ishaka Municipality

• Beatrice Anywar – Kitgum Municipality

• Moses Okello – Erute South, Lira

• John Wamboga – Industrial Division, Mbale City

• Charles Tamwenya – Kibuku County

• Suubi Katooko – Kibuku District WMP

• Moses Goire – Budaka County

• Swaibu Kampanya – Iki-Iki County

• Noel Kataike – Budaka District WMP

• Sylvia Katooko – Kibuku District WMP

• Sowedi Isma Mulemya – Busia Municipality

• Sarah Kabarokole – Bunyangabu District WMP

• Victor Kalenzi – Bunyangabu County

• Thembo Gideon Mujungu – Busongora South

• Robert Masereka Marule – Busongora North

• Dr. Julius Monday Rude – Bukonzo East

• Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga – Bukonzo West

• Joseph Mugenyi – Burahya County

• Jackson Kafuzi – Kyaka South

• Edison Rugumayi – Ntoroko County

• Jenifer Mujungu – District Woman MP

• Frank Tumwebaze – Kibaale County

• Robert Mudukol – Butebo County

• Madina Nsereko – Rubaga South

• Amanya Cohen – Igara West

• Anderson Burora – Nakawa West

• Jessica Ababiku – Adjumani District WMP

• Dulu Angel Mark – Adjumani East

• Alima Joyce Reni – Gulu City WMP

• Tonny Kitara – Laroo–Pece Division

• Amelia Kyambadde – Mawokota County

• Nuluh Nakato – Butambala Woman

• Sarah Inachu – Soroti City

• Monica Namukose – Jinja Woman

• Jacob Oboth Oboth – West Budama Central

• Sarah Babirye Kityo – Bukoto East

• Pedum Josephine – Ngora Woman

• Abdu Kiyimba – Busiro East

• Esther Ndayanabo – Mityana Municipality

• Vincent Nyanzi – Busujju County

• Kibedi Nsegumire – Mityana North

• Judith Nabakooba – Mityana Woman (unopposed)

• Rebecca Natukunda – Kassanda Woman

• Abdul Bisasao – Kassanda South

• Isaac Kamulegya – Kassanda North

• Micheal Bukenya Kyabikoola – Bukuya

• Geniva Arinaitwe – Rubirnzi Woman

HIGH-PROFILE LOSERS:

• Esther Mbayo – Luuka District WMP

• David Bahati – Ndorwa West

• Musa Ecweru – Amuria County

• Agnes Nandutu – Bulambuli District WMP

• Irene Muloni – Bulambuli District WMP

• Jennifer Namuyangu – Kibuku District WMP

• Joyce Kaducu – Moyo District WMP

• Obiga Kania – Terego County

• Peter Lokeris – Chekwii East

• Shukla Mukesha Babuhhai – Nakawa West

• Amelia Kyambadde – Mawokota County

• Dr. Elioda Mwesigye – Sheema North

• Scholastica Najjemba – Kiira Municipality

• Kiwanda Suubi – Mityana North

• Dr. David Saturday – Ruhinda North

• Solomon Kukundakwe – Ruhinda North

• Wilson Sanya – Koboko Municipality

• Edson Tumwebaze – Kiira Municipality

• Herbert Kinobe – —

• Stephen Mugoolo – Kabweri

Other Notable Defeats:

• Hudu Hussein – Northern City Division, Mbale

• Fred Kalema Pax – Bukoto East

• Bernard Odoi – West Budama Central

• Ivan Kabeeba – Nakawa West

• Margaret Natongo Zziwa – Nakawa West

• Ssenyonjo Herbert – Nakawa West

• Hajathi Nakibule – Butambala Woman

• Emily Shiela Amulo – Soroti City

• Amongin Jacqueline, Suzan Akiror Irene, Eunice Akiteng, Annet Angenyo – Ngora Woman

• Kirenzi Clayeford, Rukundo Benon Mayombo – Igara East

• Kiryowa Andrawa – Bukoto East

• Frank Tumuhimbise – Ruhinda North

With the primaries wrapped up, all eyes are now on the national campaigns. Political analysts believe the results reflect a desire for new energy within the party, as Uganda heads into another critical election season.