Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has launched its manifesto ahead of Uganda’s highly anticipated 2026 general elections with new face Nathan Nandala Mafabi, as their presidential candidate.
FDc die hards described him as the man to fix the broken economy and lead Uganda into a new era of stability, prosperity, and unity.
FDC Chairman Hon. Jack Sabiiti said time has come to break with the past and elect a new kind of leadership.
“Ugandans face a choice: to continue enduring a broken-down economy and worsening poverty, or to usher in a new chapter under the competent and compassionate leadership of Nandala Mafabi,” Sabiiti said.
According to him, Mafabi brings over two decades of political and professional experience, an accountant, lawyer, teacher, and successful cooperative leader,
“His leadership has been marked by efforts to revamp public accountability and rebuild grassroots economic institutions.He is not just a politician. He is a humble servant who understands the pain of ordinary Ugandans and has the skillset to fix it,” said Sabiiti.
FDC’s party president Patrick Oboi Amuriat said the selection of Mafabi as the party’s presidential flagbearer was a democratic, people-led process.
“We went to the countryside, listened to our supporters, and emerged with consensus. The people chose Nandala,” he said.
About Fdc Manifesto
Titled Fixing the Economy: Money in Our Pockets the FDC manifestolays out a comprehensive five-year plan focused on job creation, public sector reform, agricultural revitalization, and fiscal discipline.
FDC manifesto includes; employment creation with focus on productive sectors such as agriculture, trade, oil and gas, mineral development, and tourism; target 10% of national budget for agriculture; establishment of regional industrial zones and farmer service centers, and support youth employment and skill training.
Agriculture for Economic Transformation (AETA) through modernizing agriculture through access to credit, extension services, and irrigation systems, promote value addition and cooperative-based marketing, and to revive Coffee as “black gold” through improved pest control, coffee colleges, and support for women and youth in the sector.
They also intend to boost fisheries and the blue economy by removing military from fishing regulation, invest in aquaculture, modern fish terminals, and processing infrastructure, and support women and youth in fish farming and alternative livelihoods.
In a bid to deal with fiscal responsibility and debt reduction; the party intends to cut extravagant government spending, prioritize high-impact infrastructure and public services, and implement a frugal, transparent resource management model.
To strengthen international and regional cooperation, they intend to engage in peaceful diplomacy amidst global tensions (U.S.–China, Russia–Ukraine, Israel–Palestine), and promote regional stability in East Africa, especially with DRC and South Sudan among others.
“Our citizens are tired of false promises and corruption. Under Nandala’s leadership, the FDC will deliver what Ugandans have long deserved competent governance and a working economy.” Amuriat stated.
Mafabi pledged to revitalize cooperative unions and investing in job-creating sectors like tourism, fisheries, and mineral development.