Kyagulanyi’s Term as NUP President Not Ending Soon – Mufumbiro Clarifies on Party Constitution

The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has set the record straight regarding party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s term in office.According to Mufumbiro, Kyagulanyi is operating under the previous version of the NUP constitution, which did not impose term limits — meaning his current term is not his last.

“He is operating under the previous constitution, which had no term limits, so this will not be Kyagulanyi’s last term as NUP president,” Mufumbiro explained while addressing ongoing debates within political circles about the future of the party’s leadership.

The clarification comes amid internal discussions and public speculation about leadership succession within NUP as Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections.

While the party recently revised its constitution to include term limits for leadership positions, Mufumbiro insists that those changes do not apply retroactively to Kyagulanyi, who was elected under the older constitutional framework.

The announcement is expected to settle, at least temporarily, growing questions about whether Kyagulanyi intends to hand over power in line with the newly introduced reforms.

Some party members had called for clarity on the matter, with others pushing for strict enforcement of term limits as a demonstration of NUP’s commitment to democratic values.

However, Mufumbiro’s remarks suggest the party is navigating the transition between constitutional frameworks carefully, while allowing continuity in leadership.

Political analysts believe this move provides stability within the party, especially as Kyagulanyi remains a strong figure in Uganda’s opposition politics.

At the same time, the party’s ability to explain and manage constitutional reforms without causing internal division will be crucial for its credibility moving forward.

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Even as the 2026 elections draw closer, NUP will need to balance strong leadership with transparency to maintain public trust and internal cohesion