Adrine Kobusingye Sweeps NRM Women’s League Chair in Landslide Victory

Kampala, Uganda – The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has ushered in a new era of women’s leadership after Adrine Kobusingye was elected Chairperson of the NRM Women’s League.

Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, declared Kobusingye the winner on Monday after she secured 1,839 votes in a highly contested race. Her victory marks a decisive shift in the party’s women’s wing, dislodging veteran politician Lydia Wanyoto, who withdrew from the contest shortly before voting.

Kobusingye’s main challenger, Faridah Kimbowa, garnered 670 votes after receiving the backing of Wanyoto and fellow candidate Kaliisa Kyomukama, who had stepped down and rallied her delegates in support of Kimbowa. Despite this consolidation of forces, Kobusingye’s commanding lead proved unassailable.

Other contenders in the race included Sarah Ochieng, who polled 19 votes, Faridah Nakalawo with 3 votes, and Rehema Kyanika with 2 votes. The wide margin cemented Kobusingye as the undisputed choice of delegates, signaling strong grassroots support and confidence in her leadership.

The outcome is seen as a generational and strategic shift within the NRM Women’s League, positioning Kobusingye as a fresh face tasked with mobilizing female voters and strengthening grassroots structures in the run-up to the 2026 elections.

Her victory also leaves lingering questions about the political future of Lydia Wanyoto, who has been a formidable figure in NRM’s women politics for years. With Kobusingye now at the helm, analysts suggest the Women’s League is poised for a new chapter in its role within Uganda’s ruling party.