National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Nansana Municipality on Tuesday demonstrated unwavering loyalty after braving a heavy downpour to attend a presidential campaign rally addressed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the party’s flag bearer in the 2026 general elections.
The rain began falling moments after President Museveni and his wife, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, stepped onto a makeshift podium mounted on a campaign vehicle. With the rally held in an open playground offering little natural shelter, the downpour quickly transformed the venue into a slippery expanse as water pooled on the ground.
Within minutes, clothes clung to bodies, banners sagged under the weight of rainwater, and the NRM’s signature yellow shirts darkened. Despite the harsh weather, supporters stood their ground, chanting party slogans and waving placards as the President addressed them, undeterred by the conditions.
The scene underscored the determination of NRM supporters in the Kampala metropolitan area, many of whom remained attentive throughout the rally, choosing to endure the rain rather than disperse. Party mobilisers and security personnel were seen assisting elderly supporters and creating small clearings around the campaign vehicle to allow the programme to proceed.
President Museveni used the rally to thank supporters for their resilience and commitment, noting that their presence despite the weather was a sign of confidence in the NRM and its leadership. He reiterated the party’s message of stability, peace, and socio-economic transformation, which he said remain central to Uganda’s future.
Maama Janet Museveni also acknowledged the crowd’s perseverance, describing it as a reflection of unity and shared purpose. She encouraged supporters to remain peaceful, prayerful, and focused as the country heads toward the 2026 polls.
The Nansana rally formed part of the President’s ongoing campaign engagements across the country, as political parties intensify mobilisation ahead of the general elections. The turnout, despite adverse weather, highlighted the competitive nature of the presidential race and the importance both the ruling party and the opposition attach to urban and peri-urban constituencies.
