NRM's Ann Lumumba Ruyondo declared National Women Council chairperson unopposed after Joy Ruth Acheng withdraws

According to the Daily Monitor, Ambassador Joy Ruth Acheng withdrew her independent candidature for National Women Council chairperson at a delegates' conference at Kyambogo College, shortly before NRM flag bearer Ann Lumumba Ruyondo and other committee leaders were declared elected unopposed. Acheng said she withdrew for the sake of unity among women and loyalty to the NRM, and denied having been paid to step down. The Electoral Commission spokesperson said these elections completed the 2025/2026 electoral roadmap.