NRM Begins Nationwide Office Construction with Luweero Groundbreaking

Rt. Hon. Todwong says Luweero’s historical contribution to Uganda’s liberation struggle informed the decision to prioritise the district in the nationwide construction of permanent party offices. 

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has broken ground for the construction of a state-of-the-art district party office in Luweero, with Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong paying tribute to the people of Greater Luweero for their sacrifices during the liberation struggle that brought the NRM government to power.

Todwong presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday at Ntangaala Village in Katikamu, where he officially handed over the project to NRM leaders in Luweero District, marking the beginning of a nationwide initiative to establish permanent party offices.

The ceremony followed the launch by the NRM Secretariat of construction works for more than 20 district party offices across the country, an initiative aimed at strengthening the party's institutional presence, grassroots mobilisation and coordination of its activities.

Todwong said Luweero was deliberately selected as the starting point for the construction programme because of its historical significance in the struggle that ushered the NRM into power.

“We commenced the building of party offices from here because this district has a very big significance to our bush war liberation struggles. You sacrificed your lives to ensure a peaceful country,” Todwong said.

He recognised the contribution of communities in Greater Luweero, noting that their sacrifices remain an important part of the NRM's political history and the country's journey towards peace and stability.

The Secretary General also revealed that NRM National Chairman and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to launch the construction of the party's headquarters in Nakasero, Kampala, in the coming days.

Todwong commended the people of Luweero for their continued support for President Museveni and the ruling party, adding that the NRM's performance in the 2026 general elections had strengthened its determination to pursue programmes aimed at improving the welfare of Ugandans.

“The 71.6 per cent victory in the 2026 general elections gave us confidence to continue with works aimed at improving the lives of all Ugandans,” he said.

Namayanja pledges strict supervision

The NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Rose Namayanja Nsereko, welcomed the construction project, describing it as an important investment in strengthening the party's operations and relationship with communities in Luweero.

Namayanja praised residents for their continued loyalty and trust in the Movement, pledging her commitment to ensuring that the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe.

She cautioned against corruption, negligence and irregularities in the procurement process, insisting that the construction must meet the required standards.

“I pledge my full commitment and support to ensure completion is prompt. We shall not tolerate laziness and any form of corruption in awarding the tender,” Namayanja warned.

She explained that the new facility would provide the party with a permanent operational base from which leaders would coordinate mobilisation, engage communities and strengthen collaboration with government institutions.

“This will be our permanent home and we shall use it to enhance mobilization and service delivery through coordinating with other government bodies,” she added.

Museveni's donation facilitates land acquisition

The NRM Secretariat disclosed that the one-acre piece of land on which the Luweero district office will be constructed was procured using funds donated to the Secretariat by President Museveni in his capacity as National Chairman of the party.

The acquisition of the land provides a permanent site for the district headquarters, which is expected to serve as a central coordination point for party activities in the area.

The NRM National Treasurer, Amb. Barbara Nekesa Oundo, said the Secretariat had put in place regional project supervisors to oversee the construction programme and ensure accountability, quality control and compliance with procurement guidelines.

Nekesa explained that the supervision framework was intended to safeguard the party's resources while ensuring that the facilities are constructed according to the required standards.

She further revealed that local contractors in the respective districts would be prioritised, provided they meet the necessary professional and statutory requirements.

“Local contractors within Luweero district will be prioritised, subject to rigorous due diligence including verification of registration, tax compliance, technical capacity and beneficial ownership to prevent conflicts of interest,” Nekesa said.

She added that the simultaneous construction of the district offices across the country is expected to take approximately nine to ten months.

The emphasis on due diligence, she noted, is intended to promote transparency, prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that the projects deliver value for money. 

Kaboyo urges residents to embrace government programmes

The Minister of State for Luweero, Rwenzori and Busoga Affairs, Hon. Alice Kaboyo, welcomed the construction of the office, describing it as a demonstration of the NRM's continued commitment to Greater Luweero.

Kaboyo called on residents to take advantage of government wealth creation and livelihood improvement initiatives to strengthen household incomes and improve their economic circumstances.

She specifically encouraged communities to utilise the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga and the Youth Livelihood Programme, saying such interventions provide opportunities for individuals and organised groups to engage in productive economic activities.

Her remarks highlighted the importance of combining political mobilisation with practical interventions aimed at improving household welfare. 

Luweero NRM leaders target political resurgence

The NRM District Chairman for Luweero, Sam Buchanan, welcomed the project, confirming that resources for the initial phase of construction were available.

Buchanan described the new office as a strategic investment that would provide the party with a permanent base for rebuilding its political structures and strengthening mobilisation across the district.

He pledged to work with leaders at all levels to restore the NRM's political influence in Luweero, particularly through strengthening unity and coordination among grassroots structures.

"We are going to work with every leader to mobilise and ensure that the NRM regains its position in the district leadership. We shall uproot every position occupied by an opposition leader, because the base from which to carry out our mobilisation work will now be in place. We shall also work on the unity of our leaders at the grassroots, because Luweero is the baseline for bringing the NRM government into the leadership of Uganda," Buchanan said.

His remarks underscored the political significance the party attaches to the new facility, particularly in strengthening its organisational capacity ahead of future political engagements.

Nationwide infrastructure investment

The Luweero groundbreaking is part of a broader NRM Secretariat programme to establish permanent offices in more than 20 districts, reflecting the party's intention to strengthen its institutional infrastructure beyond its national headquarters.

The initiative is expected to provide district party structures with dedicated facilities for administrative operations, leadership meetings, coordination of activities and grassroots mobilisation.

The programme also comes as the party seeks to consolidate its structures following the 2026 general elections and strengthen its presence across the country.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by several senior NRM officials, including Deputy National Treasurer Hon. Jacqueline Kyatuhaire, Director of Mobilisation Dr. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde, and Electoral Commission Commissioners Hon. James Kinobe, Hon. Jane Alisemera and Hon. Juliana Auma Modesta.

Others present were Mr. James Tweheyo and Hon. Driwaru Zaitun, alongside district party leaders and other officials.

With construction expected to run for approximately nine to ten months, the Luweero project marks a significant step in the NRM's efforts to establish permanent district-level infrastructure, while paying tribute to a region whose history remains closely associated with the party's rise to power.