His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has finally unveiled the portrait to be used ahead of 2026 General Elections

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially unveiled the campaign portrait of its presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, along with the theme that will shape the party’s agenda for the 2025–26 elections.

Speaking at the launch, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo, the party’s 1st National Vice Chairman, highlighted the occasion as both a reaffirmation of the NRM’s foundational principles and a renewal of its leadership mandate.

The newly introduced theme, “Protecting the Gains as We Make a Qualitative Leap into a High Middle Income Status,” was presented by Kigongo as a reflection of Uganda’s dual mission: safeguarding past achievements while pushing toward future development.

“Our progress hasn’t come easy, but through unity, discipline, and the unwavering support of Ugandans, we’ve come this far. The theme is a rallying call to defend our shared accomplishments and confidently move toward a more prosperous future,” Kigongo stated.

He stressed that this isn’t just a catchy phrase, but a well-thought-out strategy that signals Uganda’s readiness to evolve from a phase of steady growth to one marked by higher social and economic gains.

“As long as we remain united and disciplined, there’s no obstacle we can’t overcome. We’re appealing to Ugandans to renew their trust in our leadership so that our Chairman can continue steering the country forward,” Kigongo added. He also encouraged party leaders and political aspirants to uphold NRM’s principles of service and persuasion.

“Winning hearts requires humility and respectful dialogue, not coercion. Discipline and unity must always be at the forefront,” he emphasized.

NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong elaborated on the new theme’s significance by tracing the evolution of the party’s messaging—from the original 10-Point Programme in 1986, to slogans such as “Tackling the Tasks Ahead,” “Consolidating Achievements,” “Prosperity for All,” and more recently, “Securing Your Future.” Each has aligned with the nation's priorities at the time.

“Today’s theme continues that tradition. With Uganda’s economy growing at around 7% annually and the GDP nearing $45 billion, we are firmly on the trajectory toward middle income status. The challenge now is to protect these gains and take a decisive step into a higher middle-income economy,” Todwong said.