By Frank Kamuntu
As the contest for the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) heats up, one name continues to echo across the hills and valleys of Western Uganda—Tuhaise Prosper Kururagire. And for good reason. This is not just a campaign—it’s a grassroots-powered movement reshaping the dynamics of party leadership.
Tuhaise Prosper, widely respected as a loyal mobilizer and trusted foot soldier of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has emerged as a powerful symbol of principled, action-driven leadership within the ruling party. His rise is built not on controversy or noise, but on discipline, self-made success, and a deep-rooted connection with the communities he serves.
With a simple but powerful message—“Put people first, always”—Prosper is redefining what NRM leadership should look like: grounded, unifying, and delivery-focused.
His bid for CEC Vice Chair for Western Uganda has become a rallying point across the region. From smallholder farmers to boda boda riders, religious leaders to youth groups, and even powerful business voices, Prosper’s candidacy has drawn support from every corner of society. Their message is unified and clear: Tuhaise Prosper is the bridge between the NRM’s proud legacy and its future.
“Western Uganda has made its choice. The rest of the party only needs to follow,” says one campaign mobilizer from Mbarara.
But Prosper’s reach and relevance stretch far beyond the region. Nationally, he has become one of President Museveni’s most vocal and effective grassroots mobilizers. As CEO of Bunga Bet, a fast-growing African betting brand with over 50 outlets and thousands of employees, Prosper combines corporate clout with ground-level influence. He has personally injected millions into strategic mobilization—booking airtime across Western Uganda, funding transport for party faithful, and amplifying the achievements of the NRM government on radio and in public forums.
Last year, he famously transported thousands of NRM supporters from Mbarara to Kololo Independence Grounds in a grand show of appreciation for Museveni’s leadership. And he is still doing more for his hero-President Museveni;
“I’ve officially launched a full-scale mobilization drive for my chairman and president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,” Prosper declared. “We’ll keep the airwaves hot with pro-NRM energy until we lock in a 2026 victory.”
Prosper’s on-air messages are sharp and deliberate. He consistently highlights the transformational journey Uganda has taken since 1986—marked by peace, infrastructure, economic reforms, and expanded public services.
“Let’s gift President Museveni a thank-you vote in 2026,” he urges. “Let’s recognize his unwavering dedication to this country.”
While his loyalty to Museveni is unquestionable, Prosper’s own political capital is surging. As the CEC battle intensifies, it’s becoming increasingly clear: Tuhaise is not just running—he’s leading. And many believe his victory is no longer a matter of if, but when.
In a political environment often dominated by empty promises, Prosper Tuhaise Kururagire stands tall—measured, effective, and unshakably people-first.
He’s not just seeking office. He’s building a legacy. And for Western Uganda, that legacy may soon become the strong, unapologetic voice they’ve waited for—one that doesn’t whisper, but roars.