KABALE – Despite efforts by MK Movement members to rally Ugandans in support of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2026 Presidential Elections, Vice President Rtd Maj. Jessica Alupo, during the centenary celebrations at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral Parish in Kabale Municipality yesterday, reaffirmed that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will be running as a candidate.
Alupo addressed speculations and encouraged the nation to remain calm about the President’s potential candidacy, stating, “We shall talk about that when we are not in the Place Blessings of the Church. We shall talk in details outside the Church.”
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Minister of Finance (General Duties) Henry Musasizi also Rubanda District NRM Chairman and Rubanda East Member of Parliament, expressed NRM leaders’ readiness to work hard in mobilizing and supporting President Museveni 100% in 2026.
State Minister for Trade, Industry, and Co-operatives David Bahati emphasized continued support for the NRM party, urging the public to fully support President Museveni in the upcoming elections.
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President Museveni, when questioned about his plans for 2026, declined to comment during his recent end-of-year meeting at State House Entebbe, stating, “We shall talk about that one at the right time.”
In a written message, President Museveni commended missionaries for establishing Churches that contributed to fighting ignorance by building schools and health facilities in Kigezi. He also made a personal contribution of UGX 50 million towards the development of Rushoroza Parish.
Under the theme “Stir into Flame the Gift of God That You Have,” the ceremony commenced with a mass led by the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, His Excellency Archbishop Luigi Bianco, assisted by Kabale Diocesan Bishop Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira.
