The Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), under the leadership of Senior Presidential Advisor Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has reaffirmed its commitment to serving communities through a series of impactful initiatives aimed at empowering Ugandans.
The latest effort comes in the form of a Ramadan food distribution drive, a program designed to support the Muslim community during the holy month of fasting.
As Muslims across Uganda observe Ramadan, ONC has stepped forward to ensure that families have access to essential food items for Suhoor and Iftar. The initiative, backed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will kick off in Wakiso District on March 5, 2025, before expanding to other areas within the Kampala Metropolitan region and beyond.
Beneficiaries will receive food supplies such as rice, posho, spaghetti, sugar, beans, cooking oil, and milk, among other necessities. Speaking about the program, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo emphasized the importance of service and solidarity, urging all beneficiaries to embrace the spirit of giving, kindness, and togetherness that defines Ramadan.
This latest initiative is not an isolated effort but part of ONC’s broader mission to uplift communities and strengthen the NRM’s grassroots presence.
Over the past year, ONC has launched multiple projects focused on economic empowerment, youth development, and national cohesion, with significant impact across different regions.
In January 2025, ONC held a large-scale empowerment outreach in Mubende District at Kasana Playgrounds. The event, attended by thousands of residents, focused on providing economic opportunities through skills training and resource distribution.
Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo personally handed over startup equipment, including sewing machines, hairdressing tools, and boda bodas, to help local entrepreneurs establish sustainable businesses.
The Mubende outreach was part of the #MzeeKuBallot2026 campaign, reinforcing ONC’s commitment to economic transformation at the grassroots level.
Beyond direct economic support, ONC has also prioritized fostering unity and strengthening relationships with key societal groups.
In December 2024, Hajjat Namyalo spearheaded a nationwide engagement with religious leaders, recognizing their role in shaping communities and guiding national development.
This initiative aimed to ensure that ONC’s message of socio-economic progress reached faith-based institutions while also rallying support for the NRM ahead of the 2026 elections.
By working closely with religious leaders, ONC continues to build bridges and promote national cohesion.
In an effort to address unemployment and economic self-reliance, ONC launched a youth empowerment drive in Kawempe in September 2024. The program, organized in collaboration with the Minister for Kampala City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, provided young people with essential startup tools to enable them to earn a living. Beneficiaries received welding machines, tailoring kits, and catering equipment, among other resources.
The initiative was designed to encourage self-employment and reduce reliance on traditional job markets, offering a pathway to financial independence for young Ugandans.
Earlier in 2024, ONC also made a significant impact in the Bunyoro region by rolling out economic development programs aimed at boosting local enterprises. The initiative provided financial literacy training and vocational skills development, particularly for small-scale farmers and traders.
By equipping residents with the knowledge and resources needed to increase productivity, ONC played a vital role in improving household incomes and fostering economic stability in the region.
These efforts have not gone unnoticed at the highest levels of government. In June 2024, Hajjat Namyalo and the ONC leadership team met with President Museveni to discuss youth empowerment programs and the broader strategy for national development.
The discussions focused on aligning ONC’s initiatives with the government’s economic agenda to ensure that young Ugandans have access to the tools and opportunities needed to build successful futures. This meeting underscored ONC’s integral role in complementing national policies on youth inclusion and economic transformation.
Through these various initiatives, ONC has demonstrated its unwavering dedication to empowering Ugandans, fostering unity, and strengthening the NRM’s presence across the country.
As the 2026 elections draw nearer, these programs continue to uplift communities while reinforcing ONC’s role as a driving force behind Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.
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