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Trusted, Tested, and Ready: Penina Steps Forward for NRM Youth League Treasury

The political atmosphere within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is warming up as preparations for the party’s National youth League elections gather momentum.
Among the emerging contenders is Nabbuye Peninah Afaayo, a familiar face in Mubende’s youth political circles currently elected Youth Chairperson for south Division Mubende Municipality, has officially declared her bid for National Treasurer of the NRM Youth League for the 2025–2030 term.
With years of active involvement in youth leadership, Penina brings with her a solid reputation for consistency, grassroots mobilization, and principled service.
“I come with a heart to serve, a vision to unite, and the experience to move us forward,” Ssemuddu said during a quiet but confident rollout of his campaign message. “It’s time for structured youth leadership that listens, builds, and delivers.”
Peninah’s candidacy signals a deliberate return to leadership anchored in connection with communities — a style she has cultivated over time through mentorship programs, local engagements, and consistent advocacy for youth-friendly policies.
Her entry into the race brings credibility to the process, especially in a region that has long been pivotal to NRM’s political landscape.
About the NRM Youth League
The NRM Youth League serves as a vital engine within the party, preparing young leaders for broader national roles and acting as a bridge between the party’s agenda and the concerns of the younger population.
In a country where the youth form the majority, leadership within this league carries both influence and responsibility.
Peninah’s campaign has so far been marked by a message of renewal, inclusion, and capacity-building — seeking to inspire a more involved and visionary youth wing. He speaks of a future where young people are not just beneficiaries but active participants in shaping policy and national discourse.
As the NRM sets the stage for its internal elections, many eyes are on the Central Region — a politically strategic zone whose outcomes often shape the wider party narrative
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Police fire teargas and water cannon at protesters in Kenya as thousands take to the streets

Police dispersed peaceful protesters in Kenya’s capital of Nairobi on Wednesday. Festo Lang/CNNNairobi, KenyaCNN —
Kenyan police have fired teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters as thousands took to the streets to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government demonstrations that left dozens dead.
The government regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya, has ordered all television and radio stations in the country to stop broadcasting live coverage of protests of the youth-led march, which began Wednesday.
The government agency falsely claimed that live coverage of the demonstrations violated Kenyan laws, while threatening regulatory action for non-compliance with the directive. Many of the stations did not immediately cease broadcasting, including CNN affiliate Citizen TV.

Thousands of people took to Kenya’s streets in protest on June 25, such as in the capital city.
Thousands of people demonstrated in the capital, Nairobi, the coastal city of Mombasa, and other towns to mark the protest anniversary.
In Nairobi, roads leading to the Kenyan Parliament building and the president’s office were barricaded ahead of the demonstrations.
Last June, many were killed by security forces outside Parliament, drawing nationwide outrage.

A protester reacts in front of a burning barricade in downtown Nairobi on Wednesday. Luis Tato/AFP/Getty Images

People protested on the one-year anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations. Brian Inganga/AP

Security officers gather near a razor wire fence erected to block access to the Parliament buildings. Thomas Mukoya/Reuters
The demonstrations in 2024 forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill that raised taxes
However, many of Kenya’s youth are still enraged over several cases of alleged police brutality, including the death of a teacher in police custody and the shooting of an unarmed street vendor.
CNN witnessed police shooting live rounds in Nairobi to disperse peaceful protesters on Wednesday. Several of the demonstrators showed spent cartridges.
Demonstrators were also repelled with teargas and water cannon trucks in the capital – reminiscent of last year’s dramatic scenes.

Police officers during demonstrations in Kenya’s capital on June 25. Thomas Mukoya/Reuters
Citizen TV posted a video on X showing injured individuals being wheeled into a Nairobi hospital.
In Mombasa, some protesters were arrested and hauled into police trucks, another video showed.
One person is reported to have been killed during demonstrations in eastern Kenya’s Machakos County on Wednesday morning, according to Citizen TV.
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