By Frank Kamuntu
A storm is brewing within the ranks of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as a respected party insider — name withheld for confidentiality — delivers a stinging critique of the status quo, declaring Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe as the only viable path forward for the CEC Vice Chairperson seat for Western Uganda (2026–2031).
In a rare and bold move, the political analyst, once a staunch loyalist of Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, has publicly broken ranks, citing a growing wave of discontent over entrenched complacency and outdated entitlement politics. “Hon. Baryomunsi is my friend,” he stated, “but he made a mistake by thinking it was automatic to retain that seat.”
According to the source, despite multiple efforts over five months to engage Hon. Baryomunsi for meaningful dialogue, all attempts were met with silence — a red flag that sparked deep reflection and, eventually, redirection. The turning point came at a private meeting with political mobilizer Emmanuel Kashinga at Serena Hotel, Kampala.
“I didn’t know Jonard Asiimwe before,” the insider admitted. “But after that meeting, I took it upon myself to research him deeply. What I discovered is clear: he’s the best candidate to mobilize and lead Western Uganda at the CEC level.”
The Rise of a Technocrat with a Purpose
Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe is not a conventional politician — and that is precisely what makes his rise so compelling. With a strong engineering background, a results-driven mindset, and boots-on-the-ground experience in mobilization, Jonard represents a new generation of NRM leadership — one that is rooted in performance, not privilege.
The insider emphasized that Uganda, and Western Uganda in particular, is ready for a strategic shake-up — a move away from comfort zone politics toward grassroots-centered leadership that listens, acts, and delivers.
“We need to reform the way things are done in Uganda. Jonard Asiimwe’s knowledge and expertise are not just desirable — they’re urgently needed.”
The analyst, while remaining respectful of Baryomunsi’s role in government, suggests that his leadership may be better served elsewhere. “Let my friend Chris Baryomunsi remain Minister for National Guidance — he has a national role to play. But Western Uganda needs new blood and Jonard Asiimwe is that change agent.”
Western Uganda Speaks: Reform or Remain Behind
The emerging consensus across various NRM structures in the Western region is clear: it is time to shift from political entitlement to electoral accountability. With Jonard Asiimwe gaining ground rapidly among youth groups, veterans, professionals, and rural mobilizers, the momentum appears unstoppable.
This insider’s endorsement is not an isolated case — it reflects a growing undercurrent of support that positions Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe as the natural and necessary leader to usher Western Uganda into a new political dawn.
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