East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Jacqueline Amongin has been officially tasked by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to lead President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election campaign in the Teso sub-region. She will coordinate the effort alongside Prime Minister Samuel Engeyu and Hon. Eresu Paul.
The announcement was made during an NRM coordination meeting held in Kyandondo. In her acceptance speech, Amongin expressed gratitude to President Museveni and the NRM Secretary General for entrusting her with such a pivotal role.
“I am honored by the trust placed in me by His Excellency and the party leadership. I pledge my full commitment to securing victory for the NRM in Teso,” Amongin said.
She also addressed her political plans, confirming she will not run as an independent candidate for the Ngora parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 elections. Instead, she reaffirmed her dedication to representing Uganda in the East African Legislative Assembly following the January elections.
“As a daughter of Ngora, my heart remains with the people. I urge everyone to vote decisively for President Museveni, even though I will not be contesting the parliamentary seat. My focus remains on serving our country and the NRM,” she added.
In addition to her EALA responsibilities, Amongin serves as the National General Secretary of the NRM Women’s League.
Her appointment underscores the party’s strategic focus on consolidating support in Teso, a region considered crucial to the NRM’s electoral success in the 2026 general elections.
