Kampala, Uganda – Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has sparked debate after declaring that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) should remain in power for over 100 years to fully develop Uganda.
Speaking on Bukedde TV’s #Akabbinkano program, Nabbanja argued that 40 years of NRM leadership is still insufficient for Uganda’s transformation, citing the country’s economic struggles at the time the party took power in 1986.
“Forty years is a very short time to develop a nation that was struggling economically. We are thinking of the NRM ruling for over 100 years, and Uganda will be developed,” she said.
Her remarks have drawn mixed reactions, with NRM supporters praising the party’s long-term vision while critics accuse the government of entrenching itself in power rather than delivering tangible progress. Opposition figures and political analysts have questioned whether prolonged rule without significant democratic reforms can guarantee development.
Uganda has been under NRM leadership since 1986, with President Yoweri Museveni at the helm. While the government highlights infrastructure projects and economic growth, opponents point to corruption, unemployment, and governance challenges as signs of stagnation.
Nabbanja’s statement comes amid growing calls for political transition and youth-led demands for change. As the debate intensifies, questions linger over whether extended rule translates to genuine development or merely consolidates power.
More reactions expected as the discussion unfolds.
