Author: Lukwago Hanan
KATWE — The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has revisited Katwe to assess the progress of Kyomugisha Babra, a single mother who recently benefited from the ONC empowerment programme. The follow-up visit came after Hajjat Namyalo first met Kyomugisha while monitoring the display of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) village committee voters’ registers ahead of the upcoming Local Council I (LC I) elections, where the struggling mother shared her heartbreaking story. Kyomugisha’s plight had earlier attracted public attention after a video showing the difficult conditions in which she and her children were…
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC), under the dynamic leadership of Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, has intensified nationwide grassroots mobilization by dispatching over 2,200 dedicated mobilizers to spearhead the National Resistance Movement (NRM) campaign ahead of the upcoming LC1 and Women Council elections. The team, comprising ONC coordinators, pressure groups, and members of the informal sector, has been entrusted with the vital responsibility of mobilizing wananchi, safeguarding the party’s support, and ensuring a resounding victory for the NRM across the country. While flagging off the mobilizers, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo urged them to demonstrate the same unwavering commitment, discipline, and determination…
Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, the Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), has launched a nationwide mobilisation campaign ahead of the forthcoming NRM LC1 elections, reaffirming the office’s commitment to strengthening grassroots structures despite financial challenges. Speaking during a flag-off ceremony for ONC coordinators at the Kyambogo headquarters on Monday, Namyalo urged party mobilisers to remain focused on delivering victory for the National Resistance Movement at the village level. During her address, Namyalo revealed that although the NRM Secretariat received Shs50 billion to facilitate party activities, the Office of the National Chairman was initially left out of the allocation…
Aspiring LC1 Chairperson Ismail Tebirondwa died after reportedly collapsing just moments after successfully filing his nomination papers at Mbale Industrial City Division. The sudden incident, which occurred on Thursday, has sent shockwaves through the local community and the country’s political circles as preparations for the upcoming LC1 elections continue. According to information circulating , Tebirondwa had completed the nomination process and was leaving the venue when he suddenly collapsed. Bystanders and officials rushed to his aid, but efforts to save his life were unsuccessful. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the exact cause of death. The tragic incident has sparked…
ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Strengthens Grassroots Engagement During Makindye Voter Registration Monitoring Tour The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has reaffirmed her commitment to grassroots mobilisation and community engagement during a monitoring tour of the ongoing voter register update exercise in Makindye Division. The tour is aimed at assessing public participation in the voter verification and registration process ahead of the forthcoming Local Council (LC) and Women Council elections. During her visit to Katenda Zone in Katwe, Hajjat Namyalo shared a simple meal of yellow bananas with women in the community,…
Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, Hajjat Hadija Namyalo, today visited Iganga District to resolve the long-standing leadership dispute at Iganga Central Market. She was warmly received at Iganga Municipal Council by Resident District Commissioner Eric Ssewandigi, Iganga Municipality Mayor Nasser Kongola, District Police Commander Sajabi Abasi, and SSP Elpot Eria, who represented the District Woman Member of Parliament. The meeting attracted hundreds of market vendors eager to have their grievances addressed. The dispute arose from a loan scheme that was introduced through the market SACCO to support vendors in expanding their businesses. However, traders alleged that the money they…
KYAMBOGO, UGANDA — Hajjat Hadija Namyalo, popularly known as Chief Muzzukulu, has called on Ugandans to actively participate in the upcoming LC1 Elections, urging citizens to vote for leaders with integrity, competence, and a genuine commitment to serving their communities. Speaking during a press conference at her Kyambogo office, Hajjat Namyalo emphasized that effective leadership begins at the grassroots, where local leaders have the greatest impact on the daily lives of citizens. She encouraged eligible voters to turn up in large numbers on 28th July and play their part in strengthening democracy through active civic participation. “You know who serves…
President Yoweri Museveni, in his national address delivered on July 4, 2026, cited the prolonged detention of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye as an example of what he described as impunity within Uganda’s legal system. Besigye, who was arrested on November 17, 2024, has remained on treason charges for nearly two years. The President questioned why the case had not proceeded to trial, arguing that the courtroom is the proper place for evidence to be presented and for innocence or guilt to be determined. Museveni challenged Besigye’s reputation as a democrat and human rights advocate, asking why an individual claiming…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) continues to demonstrate its transformative potential by empowering households with the resources needed to transition from subsistence farming to sustainable wealth creation. Yesterday, Mr. Ssebuggwawo Faizo, the ONC-Coordinator for Masaka , conducted a monitoring visit to two committed PDM beneficiaries, Mr. Matovu Yusuf and Mr. Kagimu Abasi, to assess the progress and impact of the programme on their agricultural enterprises. Mr. Matovu Yusuf, a dedicated coffee farmer, received UGX 1 million through the PDM in 2025 and invested the funds strategically to strengthen his production capacity. His investment in fertilisers, additional farm tools, spraying equipment,…
Government forensic DNA results have officially confirmed that only four of the 25 individuals who claimed to be children of the late Ugandan music legend Paul Kafeero are his biological offspring. The findings were released after a comprehensive scientific verification process aimed at resolving longstanding questions regarding the musician’s rightful heirs. According to the DNA analysis, the individuals positively identified as biological children of Paul Kafeero are Benedicto Kafeero, Simon Peter Kafeero, Thomas Swaz Kafeero, and Elizabeth Nagawa. Their identities were established through forensic testing conducted by government experts, providing conclusive evidence of their relationship to the deceased musician. The…