New PLU US Chapter Leadership Team Tipped to Boost Museveni’s Reelection Push?

In a decisive move to consolidate support for President Museveni’s reelection, PLU National Chairman Micheal Nuwagira Toyota Kaguta has unveiled a new leadership team for the United States chapter. The appointments are widely seen as a tactical strike against opposition forces, ensuring that the diaspora remains firmly aligned with the NRM agenda.

Toyota Kaguta, hailed as the architect of this mobilisation strategy, described the appointments as vital to transforming PLU in the US. His memo of November 10, 2025 highlighted the impact of the new leaders on strengthening unity and advancing the movement’s objectives.

The team includes Ronnie Kananura as Chapter Chairperson with Gad Eteu as deputy, and Benita Lutaaya alongside Betty Kizito as Executive Secretary and Assistant Executive Secretary. Mobilisation will be driven by Francis Nkuusa, Ronald Rutehenda, and Susan Gakwavu, while Griffin Ruhakari heads programs.

Kananura welcomed his appointment with a strong message of reconciliation and empowerment. His acceptance speech captured the spirit of the new leadership:

“Fellow Members of the Diaspora. I am deeply honored and humbled to accept the role of Chairman PLU‑USA chapter… Our voices matter. Our stories matter. And our presence must reflect the strength and dignity of our roots… Leadership is not a solo act. It is a symphony of voices. I invite each of you to be part of this movement not as supporters but as stakeholders, strategists and story tellers. Together we will leave a legacy that we will be proud of. Let this be a new beginning, defined by action, impact and unity for PLU‑USA chapter.”

His words underscored the importance of inclusivity, urging members to avoid divisions and instead embrace collective responsibility. He praised the new team as “men and women of substance” and commended Toyota Kaguta for being “spot on” in his choices.

Betty Kizito expressed gratitude for her appointment, saluting the outgoing team and promising to continue adding value to Ugandans in the diaspora. Francis Nkuusa reinforced that mobilisation will not stop in the US but will extend to Uganda, directly supporting Museveni’s campaign.

With Toyota Kaguta’s masterful planning and Kananura’s unifying vision, the appointments are expected to energize PLU’s diaspora chapter, weaken opposition influence, and deliver a powerful boost to NRM’s reelection drive.