The 2026 general election campaign commenced with major political actors launching their bids across the country in what is anticipated to be a fiercely contested season. Live coverage from NBS TV’s “UG Votes 2026” provided critical insight into the opening strategies of the presidential contenders.
The day’s most significant political theatre unfolded at Bukalasa Agricultural College Playground in Luwero, the NRM’s symbolic birthplace. Reports from NBS reporter Adam Mayambala confirmed a heavy presence of party officials and historicals as incumbent President Yoweri Museveni launched his campaign.
In the Eastern region, NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was en route to his first rally in Buyende. Live reports from Hakim Wampamba noted the NUP team will proceed to Kamuli tomorrow, signaling a clear strategy to mobilize the Busoga sub-region.
In Kampala, the Alliance for National Transformation also hit the campaign trail. As reported by Kenneth Kaweesa, their candidate Mugisha Muntu is holding his first rally in Kawempe Division before heading to Kampala Central.
While the headline events in Luweero and Buyende will dominate initial analysis, the concurrent mobilization by other parties and candidates serve as crucial indicators of a highly competitive environment.
