Residents of the Ssese Islands in Kalangala District are voting today to elect a new Woman Member of Parliament for the 12th Parliament, following the death of former MP Helen Nakimuli in April. Five candidates are contesting in the by-election, including Aidah Nabayiga from the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has campaigned for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party candidate Idah Nabayiga in the lead-up to the by-election scheduled for June 24, 2026. During his campaign, Museveni promised to address the transport and fishing issues affecting the Kalangala area.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed Idah Nabayiga, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, for the upcoming Woman Member of Parliament by-election in Kalangala District. During a campaign rally, he presented a development plan for the Ssese Islands, which includes improvements in transport, electricity, healthcare, education, and wealth creation.

The NRM Parliamentary Caucus has elected Fred Rwakaizi, who received 127 votes, and Stella Kiryowa, a long-time contender with 99 votes, to run for the two vacant EALA seats, according to Uganda Update News.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has appointed three women Members of Parliament to represent backbenchers on the Parliamentary Commission, as part of the process to establish the leadership and administrative framework of the 12th Parliament. This decision was made by the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC), which is led by President Yoweri Museveni.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus met at the Office of the President in Kampala to elect a new Executive Committee and select candidates for Uganda's two vacant seats in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The meeting began at 11:00 AM and included various NRM Members.