Newly elected Members of Parliament under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) have gained a stronger grasp of the party’s ideology and manifesto following an intensive nine-day leadership retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi, according to the party’s Secretariat.
Speaking on the final day of the retreat on Tuesday, Hajjat Medina Naham, Director of Finance and Administration at the NRM Secretariat, said the programme had successfully reinforced ideological orientation among participants.
“The main purpose of this retreat is ideological orientation, and I think so far all members can attest that the ideology has been effectively imparted,” she said.
Naham noted that MPs now have a clearer and more practical understanding of the NRM manifesto, describing it as a key governance instrument rather than merely an election-time document.
“The manifesto is no longer just a campaign document; it is now an operational framework that will guide government policies and programs,” she said.
She added that the ruling party’s strong electoral performance reflects continued public confidence in its agenda, placing greater responsibility on leaders to translate manifesto commitments into tangible service delivery for citizens.
Naham also revealed plans to extend similar ideological and leadership training programmes to local government leaders, arguing that national development goals can only be achieved if alignment is ensured across all levels of governance.
“We cannot be efficient if we only train the top leadership. We must also equip leaders at the grassroots to ensure the country progresses as envisioned,” she said.
The retreat, held under the guidance of NRM National Chairman President Museveni, brought together newly elected MPs, including independents and representatives of cooperating political parties, in what organisers described as a move to promote unity and shared purpose.
It formed part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen ideological clarity, institutional capacity and coordination among its leaders in government.
The programme covered a wide range of topics, including Uganda’s economic trajectory, national sovereignty, regional integration and Pan-Africanism, aimed at aligning legislators with national priorities.
Beyond policy orientation, the training also focused on leadership cohesion and collaboration, preparing MPs to operate effectively within Parliament and across government structures.
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