The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) convened at State House, Entebbe, on Tuesday to discuss key matters concerning the party’s future, Uganda’s economy which has been hit by a collapsiing shilling , national security, regional integration and party strengthening.
At the same meeting which was attended by former Speaker of National Parliament , Anita Among, President Museveni is also reported to have presented a detailed paper on the “succession question,” and outlined what he considers the top qualities he which considers important in a future leader.
These according to sources include patriotism, Pan-Africanism and a commitment to national development.
According to the accounts of the meeting, several CEC members expressed the view that CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba possesses these qualities. However, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo reportedly questioned whether his succession was being imposed on the committee and raised security-related concerns.
President Museveni was said to have responded that the aspirations of the majority would prevail.
CEC members reportedly received copies of the succession paper for reference.
Daudi Kabanda a controversial Ugandan politican and Member of Parliament for Kasambya County in Mubende District has since tweeted on his official X hanfled that “President Museveni endorses Muhoozi ” for the 2031 general elections.
Kabanda was appointed on June 27, 2026, by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, leading the PLU chairman’s office as the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) expands its political network.
In the same CEC meeting , Prof. Balunywa and CEC member . Echodu proposed inviting officials from the Bank of Uganda and technical experts from the Ministry of Finance to the next CEC meeting to explain the hard economic times Ugandans are facing .
The proposed engagement would provide members with a detailed briefing on the current economic situation, including developments affecting the Uganda shilling.
CEC members discussed empowering NRM district leaders with mobility means to enable them to monitor government projects more effectively and strengthen the party’s presence and oversight at the grassroots.
Concerns were reportedly raised over the estimated $24 million cost of the proposed NRM headquarters, with some members alleging that the project cost had been inflated by approximately $9 million. The committee overseeing the project is undergoing a leadership change, with Eng. Badru Kiggundu taking over from Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, who was absent from the meeting. A new contract is expected to be signed.
The committee also discussed the importance of maintaining a strong national army and advancing regional integration, underscoring their significance to Uganda’s stability, security and long-term development.
The discussions formed part of broader deliberations on strengthening the NRM, improving governance and preparing for the party’s future.
Editor’s note: The detailed claims above are based on the information provided and have not been independently verified. Allegations about project costs and accounts of the succession debate should be attributed to their reported sources before publication.
