The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) has highlighted its mandate and role within the National Resistance Movement (NRM), outlining how the office supports the party’s National Chairman in carrying out his responsibilities.
According to information published by the ONC, the office was established under Chapter 4, Clause 14, Subsection 1 of the NRM Party Constitution. Its primary role is to provide support to the National Chairman in implementing the party’s principles, policies and other activities aimed at advancing the NRM.
The ONC identifies President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the NRM National Chairman. In that capacity, he also chairs the party’s National Conference and National Executive Council and presides over their meetings.
The office is headed by Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, who also serves as a Senior Presidential Advisor. The ONC has been involved in a range of political, community and mobilisation activities across the country, including engagements around grassroots leadership and the 2026 electoral period.
HIGHLIGHTS
- ONC operates under the NRM Party Constitution.
- Its stated mandate is to support the NRM National Chairman.
- President Yoweri Museveni is the NRM National Chairman.
- Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye heads the ONC.
- The office has been undertaking political and community mobilisation activities across Uganda.
TAKEAWAY
The ONC serves as an institutional support office for the NRM National Chairman, with its activities extending into party coordination, mobilisation and community engagements.
