Kampala Central legislator Muhammad Nsereko has declared his intention to contest for Uganda’s presidency in 2026, setting the stage for what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races in recent years.
The outspoken MP on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025 picked presidential nomination forms from the Electoral Commission, formally joining the growing list of hopefuls. Nsereko, who doubles as president of the Ecological Party of Uganda (EPU), said he is stepping forward to “offer Ugandans leadership anchored in sustainability, fairness and wellbeing for all.”
A lawyer and legislator since 2011, Nsereko has built his political career on independence, frequently breaking ranks with his mother party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM). His entry into the presidential contest carries added significance, if cleared, he will be the first candidate to fly the flag of the Ecological Party, which he founded in 2020.
The party’s agenda focuses on environmental protection, youth employment and social justice issues Nsereko says are too often neglected in Uganda’s political debates.
“We can no longer afford leadership that survives on empty promises. The future must be about accountability, inclusivity, and ecological justice,” he told reporters after securing his forms.
Nsereko’s announcement adds momentum to what observers expect will be a crowded presidential field. The Electoral Commission is scheduled to conduct nominations later this year, after which campaigns will begin in earnest.
According to the commission, a total of 177 Ugandans have so far picked nomination forms to contest in the 2026 presidential election.
With his record as a vocal and sometimes controversial parliamentarian, Nsereko’s bid is likely to test how far a message of sustainability and political independence can resonate in Uganda’s high-stakes electoral landscape.
