Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, the Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) and Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, on Monday evening flagged off more than 1,000 boda boda riders from across the Kampala Metropolitan area to mobilise residents ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for tomorrow at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
The mobilisation exercise comes amid growing excitement and anticipation ahead of the national event, which is expected to attract thousands of Ugandans from different parts of the country. The colourful flag-off ceremony drew hundreds of NRM supporters, youth leaders, and boda boda operators, all expressing support for the ruling party and its leadership.
Addressing the gathering, Hajjat Namyalo described the swearing-in ceremony as a unifying national occasion meant for all Ugandans regardless of political affiliation, religion, tribe, or social background. She urged citizens to attend peacefully and witness what she termed as a historic moment for the country as President Museveni begins another term in office.
“This ceremony belongs to every Ugandan,” Namyalo said. “We encourage all citizens to come in large numbers and take part in this important national event as the President renews his commitment to serving the nation.”
She also praised the boda boda fraternity for what she described as their continued support towards government programmes and community mobilisation efforts. According to Namyalo, boda boda riders remain an important pillar in connecting with communities and promoting socio-economic transformation across the country.
Following the flag-off, the riders, carrying NRM flags and posters bearing President Museveni’s image, staged a procession through various parts of Kampala to mobilise residents ahead of tomorrow’s ceremony. Meanwhile, preparations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds are in the final stages, with security heightened around the venue and major access routes as dignitaries, diplomats, and regional representatives continue arriving for the swearing-in function.
