“Touch Nakku & See Fire!”-NRM Youth Leaders Spit Venom Over Disqualification Plot

By Frank Kamuntu

In a political season fraught with propaganda and internal sabotage, one name has continued to command attention, unity, and confidence among Uganda’s youth structures across the country: Hon. Fiona Nakku.

Positioned as a leading contender for the NRM National Female Youth MP flag bearer seat ahead of the 2026 general elections, Nakku has not only weathered attempts to derail her candidacy but has emerged as a unifying force in a party desperate for fresh, credible, and grounded youth leadership.

Last week, Nakku’s political camp came under attack from a group of detractors who petitioned the NRM Electoral Commission, claiming she was ineligible for the youth slot, allegedly above the 30-year age limit for youth MPs. The claims, however, have been met with fierce pushback from youth leaders across the Central Region and beyond, who have described the petition as baseless, malicious, and politically motivated.

At a spirited press briefing held in Kampala today. Central region youths leaders categorically dismissed the allegations, affirming that Nakku had been thoroughly vetted and cleared by the Electoral Commission, including all age and legal requirements.

“Fiona Nakku was duly nominated through official party channels. She met every criterion. These falsehoods are nothing more than desperate propaganda from opponents who fear her growing popularity,” said  Masaka City NRM Youth Chairperson, Hamza Katumba Numba.

He warned against what he called internal sabotage within the NRM youth elections, cautioning that any attempt to block Nakku would be interpreted as an attack on democratic participation by Uganda’s young people.

A Proven Track Record, Not Mere Promises

While her rivals resort to petty politicking, Nakku’s resume tells a different story — one of service, sacrifice, and success in mobilizing youth for national development.

Even before joining elective politics, Nakku was already championing youth economic empowerment, launching SACCOs, creating linkages to government programs, and advocating for girl-child welfare. She has earned praise from youth structures not just for her speeches — but for tangible results.

“This is someone who has walked with us in the trenches,” said Muwenda Dan, NRM Youth Chairperson for Kalangala. “She didn’t wait for Parliament to start working. She has supported skilling centres, fought for job access, and lobbied for startup support for youth.”

Muwenda, visibly emotional, warned against what he termed “smear merchants” bent on denying Uganda a leader who has already proven herself beyond doubt.

“This country is tired of leaders who only appear during elections. Nakku has earned her place with action, not just words,” he added.

Nationwide Endorsements Signal A Shift In Youth Politics

In recent months, Nakku’s support base has swelled, crossing regional lines with major endorsements from Lango, Elgon, and Central youth delegates.

In Lira, youth leaders hailed her as the candidate best positioned to oversee government youth programs and demand accountability from implementing agencies.

“She listens. She understands our pain. She is one of us,” said Auma Jane, a delegate from Lango. “This is not about age; it’s about who has the heart, energy, and vision for the youth. That’s Fiona Nakku.”

In Mbale, during a June consultative meeting, Elgon youth unanimously endorsed her and backed her proposals for a special youth livelihood fund, increased intake in industrial hubs, and the creation of rescue programs for girls facing teenage pregnancies.

Youth delegate Ssentalo Edward from Wakiso criticized the party’s electoral processes for giving airtime to “street rumours” after Nakku had already been verified.

“You can’t clear someone through party machinery and then allow gossip to define their fate. That’s betrayal, not democracy,” Ssentalo said.

The growing consensus across the country points to one reality: Fiona Nakku is not just a youth candidate — she is a national voice for Uganda’s next generation. Her politics is rooted not in division, but in delivery. Her leadership is not dictated by entitlement, but by empathy.

In a political landscape often dominated by the loudest and most aggressive, Nakku stands out as calm but firm, young but experienced, and approachable yet commanding.

As Uganda prepares for 2026, many youth leaders say the time for empty rhetoric is over.

“We’ve seen who delivers. And it’s not the ones shouting in corridors — it’s Fiona Nakku,” said Katumba. “If the NRM is serious about empowering youth, this is the moment to prove it.”