Kasambya Grounds in Mubende District turned into a sea of yellow as throngs of enthusiastic supporters gathered for the highly energized Buganda Ku Museveni trail, a fast-growing campaign championing President Museveni as the sole NRM candidate in Buganda ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Leading the charge was Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda, who electrified the crowd with thunderous calls for loyalty, continuity, and what he described as protecting the stability that Uganda has enjoyed under Museveni’s leadership.
“We are not guessing anymore,” Kabanda declared passionately. “Buganda is not divided. We are resolved. Museveni is our sole candidate!”
The rally, filled with song, dance, placards, and party colors, signaled what organizers claim is a shift in political allegiance within Buganda, a region often considered a swing zone in national politics.
Jubilant crowds stretched across the grounds, with many declaring their support not just for the NRM but for Museveni’s continued leadership as an unmatched pillar of peace, infrastructure, and national vision.
While critics argue about the democratic health of sole candidate campaigns, supporters view it as a show of strategic unity to block political confusion and opposition fragmentation.
Kabanda and his allies say the choice of Kasambya Grounds was not by accident, it’s meant to anchor Museveni’s support deep within Buganda’s heartland, where historical political contestation has at times rattled NRM’s hold.
“When Buganda speaks, the country listens. This is a clear message that the kingdom’s people are not just watching from the sidelines, we’re actively shaping Uganda’s future.”
The Buganda Ku Museveni trail isn’t just a one-off rally, it’s part of a coordinated regional mobilization strategy that will see similar events held across districts like Mpigi, Luwero, Masaka, and Mukono.
According to insiders, the trail aims to rally cultural, youth, women, and religious leaders, seeking to weave Museveni’s legacy into the social fabric of Buganda’s future vision.
“This isn’t about personality politics,” Kabanda emphasized. “It’s about continuity. Development. Patriotism. And above all, unity.”
Despite the spectacle, some opposition figures and civil society groups have labeled the campaign as political stage management, accusing the NRM of undermining internal democracy by suppressing alternative voices within the party.
However, the crowd at Kasambya Ground didn’t seem fazed. For them, this was not about political games, it was a loud, clear affirmation of trust in Museveni, whom many referred to as “Mzee wa kazi”.
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