Summary:
- Vice Chairman Al-Hajji Kigongo urged the teams involved to ensure the exercise’s integrity and credibility across all centres.
KAMPALA: The NRM 1st National Vice Chairman, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo, officially launched the second phase of the party’s membership register digitisation on Thursday at the party’s headquarters at Plot 10 Kyadondo Road, Nakasero. This event marked the commencement of operations at 16 data centres across the country.
This digitisation follows last month’s successful update and registration of party members from all 72,000 villages nationwide. The flag-off ceremony was attended by members of the Central Executive Committee (CEC), including Gidudu Mafabi (Elders’ League), Lydia Wanyoto (Women’s League), James Tweheyo (Workers’ League), Gabriel Kato (PWDs), and Gaddafi Nassuru (Youth League).
Vice Chairman Al-Hajji Kigongo urged the teams involved to ensure the exercise’s integrity and credibility across all centres.
He specifically warned against any interference with duties, such as soliciting money from politicians to make unauthorized entries.
“The party will depend on your work to guarantee a clean and transparent process,” he stated.
NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong emphasized the importance of dedication from the dispatched teams, urging them to put in extra hours to ensure a thorough and credible process.
“I implore you to approach this task with due diligence to ensure only eligible members are entered,” Todwong remarked.
He added that the register must be accurate to avoid complications during the party’s internal elections.
Amb. Barbara Nekesa, the NRM National Treasurer, called for unwavering commitment from all involved teams. She encouraged them to remain at their duty stations until the exercise is complete, noting that a reliable register is essential for nurturing a new generation of party leaders.
“Only by sticking to your assigned roles will we ensure a clean and trustworthy register that will benefit all members,” she said.
Hajjat Medina Naham, Director of Finance and Administration, stressed the significance of an updated register in ensuring free and fair internal elections ahead of the 2026 general elections.
“A proper register will save us from the chaos and disputes that have occurred in certain areas during previous primaries,” Hajjat Medina explained.
During the ceremony, the NRM leadership also welcomed former opposition activist from West Nile, Mr. Baiga Ronald Kanawara, into the party.
