Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) at Kyambogo, has declared full readiness to mobilize millions of Ugandans for the forthcoming swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni, describing the event as a historic moment for supporters and citizens who contributed to his re-election.
Speaking during a meeting with journalists at her office in Kyambogo, Namyalo said preparations for the ceremony are in advanced stages, with various stakeholders and security agencies coordinating to ensure a successful event.
She said Uganda is expected to host dozens of foreign dignitaries, including more than 30 heads of state and international representatives who will attend the inauguration.
“We are more than ready to mobilize all Ugandans, especially the bazukulu, to witness the swearing-in of our grandfather,” Namyalo said. “Several coordination meetings involving security, the National Organizing Committee and other stakeholders have taken place to ensure a successful function.”
Namyalo credited the ONC grassroots mobilization strategy for contributing to President Museveni’s victory in the recently concluded 2026 general elections, saying the support was built through direct engagement with citizens across the country.
She noted that during their engagements, the ONC identified gaps in the implementation of government programs, which she attributed largely to corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies rather than policy failure.
“The problem is not the President,” she said. “The challenge has been implementation, where corruption and bureaucracy frustrate government programs.”
She cited initiatives such as the Parish Development Model, Emyooga, and youth livelihood programs, saying they were well-intended but had been slowed down by inefficiencies at lower levels of administration.
Namyalo also raised concerns about recruitment processes in district service commissions, alleging that some officials engage in corrupt practices that disadvantage qualified young professionals.
She called for merit-based recruitment systems and warned that corruption in public institutions continues to undermine service delivery.
On healthcare, Namyalo questioned reports of medicine shortages in public health facilities despite evidence of drugs expiring in storage.
“How can medicine expire when hospitals have no drugs?” she asked, calling for greater accountability from responsible officials.
She further urged government to prioritize implementation after the swearing-in ceremony, saying citizens expect tangible results in the first 100 days of the new administration.
Among her priority areas were the fight against corruption, strengthening agriculture, improving education, expanding export markets, and accelerating oil and gas development to stabilize fuel prices.
Namyalo expressed optimism that Uganda’s oil sector would transform the economy once refinery projects are completed, but warned that delays risk affecting citizens already facing high fuel costs.
She also defended the ONC’s “Munaku Twegatte” empowerment campaign, under which youth and women reportedly received tools and equipment such as sewing machines, welding machines, motorcycles, popcorn machines, and car wash equipment to support income generation.
She said the initiative was aimed at promoting self-reliance among vulnerable groups.
“We decided to empower people directly because poverty is not permanent,” she said. “The aim is to ensure people can earn an income and improve their livelihoods.”
Namyalo added that despite criticism and internal political resistance, the ONC remained committed to its mobilization and empowerment agenda in support of the ruling National Resistance Movement.
She said the swearing-in ceremony would symbolize not only President Museveni’s continued leadership but also the effectiveness of grassroots mobilization efforts led by the ONC.