Discover Top 5 Political Parties in Uganda

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These parties contribute to the diverse political landscape in Uganda, shaping the country’s future and representing various ideologies within the realm of political parties in Uganda.

1. National Resistance Movement (NRM)

The National Resistance Movement is a political party led by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the Chairman of the party which has been the ruling party since 1986.

National Resistance Movement was founded as a liberation movement which waged a war through its rebel wing National Resistance Army and according to the party, it restored political stability, Security, Law and order, constitutionalism alongside the rule of Law in Uganda.

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2. Forum For Democratic Change( FDC)

Founded on 16th December 2004, the Party was founded as an umbrella body called Reform Agenda, mostly for disenchanted former members and followers of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with Kizza Besigye as a former close ally of President Museveni who was also a presidential candidate in the 2001, 2006, 20011 and 2016 general elections.

However, in November 2012, Mugisha Muntu was elected as President of FDC until November 2017 when he was defeated by Patrick Oboi Amuriat who is the current party president.

Political Parties in Uganda / FDC

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3. National Unity Platform (NUP)

Formerly the National Unity, Reconciliation and Development Party, the National Unity Platform is a political party in Uganda led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu which is also considered to be the biggest opposition party in Uganda.

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4. Democratic Party (DP)

A moderate conservative political party in Uganda led by Nobert Mao.

The Democratic Party was formerly led by Paul Semwogerere for 25 years until his retirement in November 2005. He was succeeded by John Sebaana Kizito, who led the party until February 2010, when Nobert Mai was elected as the new president of the party. The Democratic Party remains one of the key political parties in Uganda.

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5. Conservative Party

Led by Ken Lukyamuzi, the Conservative Party is a center-right political party in Uganda, officially founded in 1966, and succeeded Kabaka Yekka. The party has played a significant role in Uganda’s political landscape and remains an influential force among the political parties in Uganda.

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The above are the strongest parties in Uganda with a motive to oppose the leading party National Resistance Movement led by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and take over power.

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