Hon. Amb. Barbra Nekesa Oundo Leads Aggressive NRM Mobilisation Drive Ahead of January 2026 Elections

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has intensified its grassroots mobilisation machinery as the country approaches the January 2026 general elections, with Hon. Amb. Barbra Nekesa Oundo, the party’s National Treasurer, emerging as one of the central figures steering the campaign momentum. As the Head of the Bukedi Sub-region Campaign Taskforce, Nekesa has launched a rigorous, well-coordinated mobilisation campaign aimed at securing what party leaders—especially flagbearers—describe as an “over 90% win” for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and all NRM candidates.

Bukedi Sub-region Takes Centre Stage in NRM’s 2026 Strategy

Hon. Amb. Nekesa has embarked on a high-energy mobilisation tour throughout Bukedi particularly Busia District , engaging communities at the village, parish, and sub-county levels. Her strategy is anchored on the party’s deep-rooted structures, ensuring that every household is reached through organised, systematic, and people-centered engagement.

During her meetings with party leaders, parish committees, village chairpersons, opinion leaders, and mobilisers, Nekesa has emphasised unity, discipline, and factual communication of the NRM’s record. She has consistently urged the structures to stay focused on door-to-door engagement, strengthen support surveillance at the grassroots, and coordinate closely with NRM flagbearers to prevent vote fragmentation.

NRM’s Parish-Based Mobilisation Model Bolsters Local Engagement

Her mobilisation efforts are reinforced by the NRM’s new parish-based, door-to-door strategy, launched on December 5, 2025. This nationwide strategy deploys 63-member teams to every village in Uganda, bringing together representatives of youth, women, elders, and local councils. The aim is to reach over 13 million voters through personalised engagement, household visits, and structured community meetings.

Nekesa’s leadership in Bukedi aligns seamlessly with this national approach, as she works to activate and strengthen these teams to ensure full coverage of the sub-region.

Meeting Voters Where They Are

In her mobilisation tours, Hon. Nekesa has prioritised:

Interactive community dialogues to listen to citizens’ concerns

Tracking local development gaps for onward submission to government

Educating communities about ongoing development programmes

Resolving disputes within NRM structures to ensure a united campaign front

Aligning messages with the national presidential campaign strategy

Her engagement style—rooted in accessibility and hands-on interaction—has resonated strongly with village-level leaders who view her as a bridge between the people and the central campaign command.

Socio-Economic Transformation at the Heart of the Campaign Message

A major highlight of Nekesa’s mobilisation message is the government’s focus on socio-economic transformation, especially through the Parish Development Model (PDM). She has emphasized that PDM and complementary programmes such as Emyooga, youth livelihood funds, women enterprise support, and agricultural extension services are designed to uplift households from subsistence into the money economy.

Mobilisers under her supervision have been tasked to ensure that citizens understand these programmes, join enterprise groups, and fully utilise available government funds to combat household poverty.

Strengthening Coordination Across Bukedi

Working closely with district leaders, Members of Parliament, and NRM flagbearers, Hon. Nekesa has established a coordinated mobilisation rhythm across the districts of Bukedi.

Her meetings aim to harmonise messaging, streamline operations, and eliminate internal divisions that could undermine the party’s performance.

Party leaders in Bukedi credit her for restoring organisational discipline and enhancing the synergy between national, district, and village structures.

A Leadership Role Defined by Strategy and Commitment

Hon. Amb. Barbra Nekesa’s leadership stands out for its strategic clarity and consistent presence across the sub-region. Her ability to blend organisational management with grassroots activism has made her a central pillar in the NRM’s 2026 roadmap.

As the countdown to the elections narrows, her intensive mobilisation drive is poised to play a decisive role in delivering the overwhelming support the party seeks in Bukedi and influencing the national picture.

With village-level structures activated, parish teams on the ground, and regional coordination backed by a strong national strategy, the NRM’s mobilisation campaign is in full swing. In Bukedi, Hon. Amb. Barbra Nekesa Oundo’s leadership continues to energise supporters and strengthen the party’s footprint, reinforcing the NRM’s confidence in securing massive support for President Museveni and its candidates in the upcoming elections.