{"id":5505,"date":"2026-02-25T08:57:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/?p=5505"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:18:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:18:33","slug":"nrm-eyes-urban-comeback-as-party-makes-gains-in-opposition-strongholds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/nrm-eyes-urban-comeback-as-party-makes-gains-in-opposition-strongholds\/","title":{"rendered":"NRM Eyes Urban Comeback as Party Makes Gains in Opposition Strongholds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"375\">The National Resistance Movement (NRM) appears set for a stronger presence in urban constituencies ahead of the 2026\u20132031 parliamentary term, with recent election outcomes and political analysis suggesting the ruling party is making gradual inroads into areas previously dominated by the opposition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"691\">Political observers note that while the 12th Parliament remains largely dominated by NRM with more than 334 Members of Parliament, the party\u2019s renewed performance in Buganda and major urban centres signals a shift that could reshape the country\u2019s political balance if opposition groups fail to strengthen cohesion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"944\">In Kampala, traditionally considered an opposition stronghold, the victory of NRM\u2019s Hajjat Minsa Kabanda in Kampala Central against National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya was widely viewed as a significant political statement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1146\">NRM also registered another key win in Kawempe South where Madinah Nsereko Ntale was declared winner, while in Nakawa East former Attorney General Fred Ruhindi secured victory against a NUP contender.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5507\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5507\" src=\"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred.jpeg\" alt=\"Frederick Ruhindi, Nakawa East\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred-629x420.jpeg 629w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred-537x360.jpeg 537w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fred-681x455.jpeg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frederick Ruhindi, Nakawa East<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1533\">Despite these gains, several Kampala constituencies remained under NUP control. Ali Kasirye Nganda retained Makindye East, Mala Zahara Luyirika won Makindye West, Abubaker Kawalya secured Lubaga North, Eugenia Nassolo took Lubaga South, Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola won Kawempe North, while Joel Ssenyonyi retained Nakawa West. The Kampala Woman MP seat also remained with Shamim Malende.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1724\">Analysts argue that the NRM\u2019s ability to win seats within Kampala demonstrates a growing penetration into opposition territory, a development that could influence future electoral outcomes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1901\">Similar trends were observed in Wakiso District where Apio Kananura won Busiro South on the NRM ticket, while Shaka Bashaija captured Entebbe Municipality from the opposition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2208\">In Kira Municipality, George Musisi of NUP defeated incumbent Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda of the People\u2019s Front for Freedom (PFF). However, analysts attribute part of Musisi\u2019s victory to the influence of NRM-leaning candidate Daniel Kananura, whose campaign reportedly split votes among opposition supporters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5506\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5506\" style=\"width: 743px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5506\" src=\"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/no.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Kananura\" width=\"743\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/no.jpg 743w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/no-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/no-339x420.jpg 339w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/no-640x792.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/no-681x843.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daniel Kananura<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2430\">Observers say the emerging competition in urban constituencies reflects a more contested political landscape, with both the ruling party and opposition expected to intensify mobilisation ahead of the next election cycle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2646\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The developments suggest that while opposition parties remain dominant in many urban areas, NRM\u2019s renewed push into these constituencies could signal a changing political dynamic in Uganda\u2019s major towns and cities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Resistance Movement (NRM) appears set for a stronger presence in urban constituencies ahead of the 2026\u20132031 parliamentary term, with recent election outcomes and political analysis suggesting the ruling party is making gradual inroads into areas previously dominated by the opposition. 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