Published on 25/06/2025
Busoga princess and powerful mobilizer, Ms Kyanika Rehema, has emerged as the leading contender in the race for National Chairperson of the NRM Women’s League (2025–2030), according to the latest internal poll conducted ahead of the July 2025 National Delegates Conference.
Sources within the NRM Central Executive Committee and grassroots mobilization units confirm that Kyanika, who is also the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) Regional Coordinator for Busoga is commanding strong support across key districts, largely attributed to her long-standing loyalty to President Museveni, relentless grassroots mobilization, and a reputation for quietly delivering results.
Known for her slogan “I Am, Because You Are,” Kyanika is widely regarded as a dependable pillar in the Movement, particularly in areas where the party has struggled to retain female voter enthusiasm. Her campaign has placed emphasis on revitalizing the Women’s League, empowering rural women, and rebuilding NRM’s support base through practical service rather than rhetoric.
“She has been one of the most dependable mobilizers for President Museveni in recent years,” a senior NRM cadre revealed “While others focused on appearances, she focused on outcomes.”
Her quiet, behind-the-scenes role in organizing women’s cells, rallying support during elections, and bridging party structures in rural communities has won her trust among district delegates. Many view her candidacy as both symbolic and strategic, symbolic of the NRM’s reward for loyalty, and strategic for 2026 electoral success.
Kyanika is challenging three other aspirants: incumbent Lydia Wanyoto, who has faced internal criticism over inactive grassroots structures for the women; National Women Council Chairperson Faridah Kibowa; and city businesswoman Adrine Kobusingye. But, insiders say Kyanika’s message of servant leadership and party-first loyalty is resonating more widely.
At a time when the NRM is seeking credible, energetic leaders to re-energize its female electorate and youth networks, Kyanika is seen as the fresh yet tested force needed to rebuild trust in the Women’s League.
“She has brought dignity to the party’s women structures, often working without fanfare or support. But her conviction and work ethic have never wavered,” another mobilizer in West Nile said.
Her style is notably grounded, marked by listening to widows, young mothers, and rural women, while translating the party’s national programs like PDM into local relevance. Her supporters argue that this people-centered leadership is what the Women’s League needs to reclaim its authority within NRM.
The July 2025 Delegates Conference is expected to decide not just the leadership of the Women’s League but also signal the Movement’s direction ahead of the 2026 General Elections. Many believe Rehema’s rise represents a generational shift anchored in service and accountability.
