Africa-Press – Uganda. The National Peasants’ Party (NPP) has undergone a sweeping reorganization ahead of the 2026 general elections, unveiling new leadership and a revitalized agenda focused on championing the rights of Uganda’s peasant communities.
At the party’s national delegates’ conference held at Nkima Gardens in Nansana, popular singer Hajati Stecia Mayanja was elected party president, signaling a strategic shift toward grassroots mobilization and public visibility.
In her acceptance speech, Mayanja emphasized the NPP’s founding mission of uplifting Uganda’s rural poor, pledging to advocate for improved agricultural practices, access to markets, and fair pricing for produce.
“Our party is built on the foundation of empowering the voiceless,” Mayanja said. “We will fight for their rights and ensure their voices are heard in the corridors of power.”
The reorganization reflects the NPP’s growing ambitions, with leadership confirming that the party will contest all elective positions in 2026. The new team also unveiled an ambitious plan to register over 200,000 supporters before nomination deadlines open.
Other officials elected during the conference included Albert Asiimwe Atwongirwe as 1st Vice President (Western Uganda), Andrew Mulindwa as National Chairperson, Sharif Ssentongo Naambale as National Secretary General, and Tomas Bagonza — a former member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and councilor in Wandegeya — as National Spokesperson.
The appointment of Bagonza sparked questions about possible political shifts, but Ssentongo Naambale dismissed the speculation, reaffirming the party’s independence.
“We are an independent party. Our focus is on advocating for the peasant farmers and ensuring their representation in government,” he said.
Outgoing chairperson Emeritos Wamala, who founded the party in 2004, officially handed over the party constitution and key documents to the new leadership, calling for unity and a firm commitment to the party’s principles of integrity and service.
The conference was marked by speeches highlighting the many challenges facing Uganda’s peasant communities — from land insecurity and limited credit access to a lack of affordable inputs and poor infrastructure. Delegates voiced hope that the new leadership would bring fresh energy and focus to address these issues.
The party also reaffirmed its identity through its symbols — the colors red, white, and black, and a pen — and its renewed determination to elevate marginalized voices in national discourse.
The NPP’s choice of Nkima Gardens for the gathering was symbolic, reinforcing its grassroots appeal and signaling a message of accessibility and inclusiveness.
With less than a year to the general elections, the NPP is positioning itself as a credible alternative for rural voters, banking on renewed energy, a focused agenda, and a high-profile leader in Stecia Mayanja. Whether the party can turn this momentum into political traction remains to be seen — but its rebranding signals a fresh force entering Uganda’s political arena.
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