Security vehicles have been part of transport used to ferry hundreds of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds amid heightened security deployments in Kampala. Hundreds of supporters from various areas were seen trekking to Kololo, while numerous businesses, particularly from upcountry, were also mobilizing people. Security patrols and police vans were visible, transporting supporters from Kampala metropolitan areas, including Bwaise, Katooke, and Nansana.
Entebbe Express Highway taxis, carrying large numbers of NRM supporters, were seen traversing the Northern Bypass from areas like Kajjansi and Entebbe, heading to Kololo to celebrate today’s nomination of President Museveni, who is seeking a seventh term in office.
DPU reporter observed a heavy security deployment at several locations, including Bwaise Flyover, Namugona, Kawala, Makerere Kavule, Mulago traffic lights, and Lugogo. The deployment included soldiers from the Special Forces Command (SFC), Field Force Unit personnel, Military Police, and plainclothes security agents, who were monitoring the area and assisting traffic police in maintaining smooth traffic flow.
Eric Kibuka, a councilor for Makerere II, who was leading a group of NRM supporters gathered at Bwaise Roundabout, said they had gathered on the road, eagerly awaiting a glimpse of their president as he headed to Kololo after his nomination.
“We’re not idle, our love for President Museveni brought us out early today to wait and maybe catch a glimpse of him to say hello after his nomination,” Kibuka said. Bosco Mugelwa, a 70-year-old, said his love for President Museveni stems from the peace he brought to the country.
“My love for President Museveni stems from the peace he brought to our country,” said Bosco Mugelwa, 70. “He’s a freedom fighter who transformed Uganda from a war zone to a peaceful nation. We’ve enjoyed nearly 40 years of peace, and that’s what I love most about Museveni,” Bosco said.
Others urged President Museveni to tackle corruption and unemployment in the country over the next five years. “President Museveni has been nominated to stand for the next five-year term once he wins the presidential race in the 2026 general elections. Museveni won the 2021 general elections with 58.64% of the votes, securing 5,851,037 votes, while his closest competitor, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, secured 34.83% with 3,475,298 votes.