KAMPALA: The NRM women’s leadership has urged women and supporters of the ruling party to actively participate in the upcoming registration, display, and update process commencing next Wednesday, the 13th.
The countrywide registration exercise for all party members was inaugurated by the NRM National Chairman and President H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the Secretariat located at Plot 10, Kyadondo Road.
During a press conference held at the NRM Secretariat in anticipation of the upcoming women’s day celebrations on Friday, the 8th, the second National Vice Chairperson Female of NRM and First Deputy Prime Minister, Rt.Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, implored all women to visit their village registrars and confirm their membership in the yellow book.
Kadaga highlighted that the update process would facilitate the inclusion of new recruits into the register and the removal of deceased members, those who have relocated to different areas, or switched to other parties.
She emphasized that the new register would also enable women and all party members to engage in the forthcoming structure and internal elections.
The Chairperson of the NRM Women League, Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, encouraged women to actively engage in government programs such as the parish development model and Emyooga, aimed at improving household incomes.
“Wanyoto stressed the significance of women’s economic empowerment, citing research that indicates its positive impact on reducing cases of domestic violence. She underscored the importance of all NRM women confirming their membership in the party book.
The NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rt.Hon. Namayanja Rose, congratulated all women on their day, emphasizing that it is a time to assess both the achievements and challenges of the NRM, as well as the government’s efforts to empower women.
Namayanja applauded the women’s movement campaigns for equal opportunities and praised figures like Rt.Hon. Kadaga for inspiring young women to pursue leadership roles.
Amb. Barbara Nekesa, the NRM National Treasurer, expressed gratitude to the government for elevating women into leadership positions and enacting gender-responsive policies that empower women and girls in various spheres.
Nekesa acknowledged the progress made thus far and pledged to continue working towards improving the lives of women and their communities.
The International Women’s Day celebrations are slated to take place in Katakwi district under the theme; “Accelerating gender equality through women economic empowerment.”
