The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has concluded its primary elections for Youth Members of Parliament, with several candidates securing the party’s flag ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The elections, conducted on 18th September, 2025 across 151 districts, were aimed at identifying NRM’s representatives for the youth positions in Parliament.
National Youth League Chairperson
In the race for National Youth Member of Parliament (Female), Ampaire Diana won convincingly, securing 1,912 votes out of a total 3,262 ballots cast, accounting for 58.6 percent of the vote.
She was followed by Kanyesigye Mercy, who garnered 1,269 votes, representing 38.9 percent.
Other contestants in the race included Ikyiriza Gold with 41 votes, Katusiime Suzan with 21, Chebet Sandra Sarah with 12, and Kobusingye Olivia, who received seven votes.
Western Region
Tumwebaze Mwine emerged as the NRM flag bearer after collecting 353 votes, representing 40 percent of the vote. Kakwanzi Elizabeth came in second with 277 votes, while Byakutangaza Ezra followed with 108.
Arinda Daisy Kankiriho received 86 votes, Nnakandi Babrah got 31, and Mukasa Taali King obtained nine votes. Matsiko Oscar secured six votes, while both Ayine Darwin and Amanya Julian received five votes each. Mujuni Reinold rounded out the list with two votes.
Four candidates in the race; Kemigisha Agnes, Ampuriire Joram, Aijuka Arnold Baguma, and Kanyesigye Peterson did not receive any votes.
Northern Region
Elma Kapel Challa secured a landslide victory with 602 out of 806 votes cast, giving her 74.7 percent of the vote.
Kidega Moses came second with 162 votes, while Atim Winny Brenda followed with 19. Oremo Hillary Odwee received 12 votes, Akure Hopestar got six, Loklit Johnbosco received four, and Okullu Jimmy ended with a single vote.
Five candidates; Obal Daniel, Amanya Abdul, Alumai Edward, Asega Ashraf Fataki, and Obote Joshua failed to garner any votes.
Central Region
Samuel Begira was declared the winner and NRM flag bearer for Youth MP, though specific vote totals were not disclosed by the Electoral Commission.
The successful candidates will now proceed to represent the NRM in the national elections slated for 2026, where they will compete against contenders from opposition parties and independent candidates for the youth parliamentary seats.
