The National Unity Platform (NUP) is extending its political footprint deeper into Ntungamo District as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections. Party leaders say this growth is the result of intense grassroots mobilisation carried out over the past five years.
According to Magambo Rubahamya, the NUP district chairperson, the party has recorded an increase in both leaders and ordinary supporters, even in villages that are traditionally difficult to access.
“We have had candidates and support from hard-to-reach areas. The support is still increasing, and we are going deeper into the villages compared to the last five years. This is for both leaders and supporters, and it is a great achievement,” Rubahamya said.
The growth is seen as a significant milestone for the opposition party, which has often faced intimidation and resistance in rural areas. Ntungamo, like much of western Uganda, has long been viewed as a stronghold of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). But NUP officials insist the momentum shows their determination to stay relevant and competitive in the region’s politics.
Observers note that grassroots mobilisation has become a key strategy for opposition parties in Uganda, especially as they seek to counter the dominance of the NRM in rural communities. By building structures in villages, NUP hopes to ensure stronger representation, more local candidates, and increased voter confidence in 2026.
The developments in Ntungamo mirror wider efforts by the party to expand its reach beyond urban centres, positioning itself as a national movement with appeal across different regions of the country.
