Africa-Press – Uganda. A Kampala-based lawyer, Dennis Adim Enap, has formally declared his intention to contest for the presidency of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), positioning himself as a unifying figure in a party long troubled by internal divisions.
Enap, an advocate with Magna Advocates, launched his campaign under the slogan “Co-opting the Youth into the Future for Change.” He promised to prioritize reconciliation within the party, which he says has remained fragmented since the controversial election of the current party president, Jimmy Akena, in 2015.
“UPC is fragmented. My goal is to unite the party’s factions by creating inclusive platforms where all voices, regardless of past alignments, can be heard and actively participate,” Enap said during the launch of his campaign roadmap.“This upcoming election is a chance to transition from the Akena era to a fresh, neutral leadership. I believe my humility and openness to dialogue make me the right candidate to rebuild unity within UPC.”
Enap’s campaign comes as Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, with many parties seeking to revitalize their grassroots networks. His roadmap, unveiled ahead of his July 2025 campaign launch, outlines an ambitious plan to re-engage supporters across the country, beginning in Busoga—one of the UPC’s former strongholds.
The launch event in Busoga is expected to attract hundreds of UPC leaders and mobilisers from the region, marking the start of what Enap describes as a broad-based campaign to restore the party’s national relevance.
He also criticized the current state of UPC’s grassroots structures, pointing out that Akena’s 2015 pledge to rebuild the party’s presence across Uganda has fallen short.
“Even in Akena’s home region of Lango, the party’s grip has weakened,” Enap said. “Lango sends 31 MPs to Parliament, but UPC only has 11. Out of the region’s 10 districts, the party holds just four district chairperson positions. In Lira City, where Akena has been MP since 2006, six MPs were elected—two from UPC, two from NRM, and two independents aligned with NRM. This shows how much ground we’ve lost, even in our traditional strongholds.”
Enap’s campaign trail will begin in Busoga and proceed to Bukedi, Sebei, Teso/Karamoja, Lango, Acholi, West Nile, Ankole, and conclude in Kigezi. He says the campaign will focus on grassroots consultations and rebuilding lost trust within the party.
“This is not just about winning an election,” he said. “It’s about restoring UPC’s credibility and ensuring we are ready to contest effectively in 2026 and beyond.”
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