Central Youth Delegates Rally Behind Kimuli In High-Stakes NRM Showdown

By Our Reporter

With the 2025 NRM Youth League elections just days away, Hon. Kimuli Louis, one of the most prominent young political figures in Kampala, is making a determined push for the Central Region Youth MP slot (2026–2031) — and his message is resonating far beyond the campaign trail.

Currently serving as Vice-Chairperson of the NRM Youth League in Rubaga, Kimuli has embarked on an ambitious grassroots tour that has taken him to nearly 90% of districts in the Central Region. From Kayunga to Wakiso, Luwero to Mubende, and Nakasongola to Entebbe, his engagements have been part political rally, part listening forum, and part call-to-action for Uganda’s next generation of leaders.

Speaking to delegates in Nakasongola on Tuesday — the latest stop in what he calls a “transformative and unifying journey” — Kimuli stressed that his campaign goes beyond simply seeking office.

“Our generation cannot wait to be handed opportunities — we must create them, defend them, and ensure they reach every young person in our communities,” he said. “This is about setting the pace for youth-led transformation in Uganda’s political and economic future.”

Kimuli’s track record as an entrepreneur has become the backbone of his political message. His agenda includes establishing innovation hubs in each district, expanding access to youth capital, and forging partnerships to close the gap between education and employment.

Over the past several weeks, Kimuli has met with hundreds of youth delegates — the key decision-makers in the upcoming primaries — to hear their concerns on unemployment, limited access to start-up financing, and the need for stronger representation in government.

This electoral college of around 3,500 delegates, drawn from youth councils, leagues, and other NRM structures, will decide who carries the party’s flag into the 2026 parliamentary elections. The process is notoriously competitive, requiring candidates to build broad trust and credibility across diverse districts.

Political observers note that Kimuli’s extensive coverage of the Central Region, combined with a clear, development-driven agenda, places him among the front-runners for the Youth MP position. His emphasis on practical solutions — rather than empty political rhetoric — has struck a chord with delegates eager for tangible results.

With the NRM Youth League elections set for later this month at Kololo, Kimuli’s name is now firmly in the conversation as a leading contender. Whether his vision for a “youth-led transformation” will secure him the party flag remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: his campaign has already set a new tone for what youth politics in Uganda can look like.