Businessman and tech entrepreneur Kwame Rugunda has been nominated for the position of National General Secretary of the NRM Entrepreneurs League.
Kwame, who is also son to former Prime Minister, Dr.Ruhakana Rugunda was nominated on Wednesday at the NRM electoral commission headquarters
Speaking after his nomination, Rugunda outlined a three-point agenda aimed at transforming the league into a dynamic player in Uganda's political and economic spheres.
He highlighted his dedication to organize, energize, and revolutionize the NRM Entrepreneurs League.
He characterized the platform as having "enormous potential."
He further noted that even after existing for over two decades, the forum has yet to fully realize its potential, and its impact is still to be felt.
Rugunda committed to bolstering its internal structures, beginning with the creation of a functional register and establishing systems to enhance the league's efficacy and vibrancy.
"The league should claim the position it rightfully holds in our nation," Rugunda asserted. "There is considerable work ahead — not only in organizing but also in energizing and revolutionizing."
He also hinted at amplifying the voice of entrepreneurs in national policymaking and decision-making spheres.
Kwame highlighted the necessity of having formal representation for entrepreneurs in important governance frameworks, comparing this to the presence of other special interest groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), all of whom have designated MPs and representation at the local government level.
"We often proclaim that the private sector is the engine of the economy — I contend that the entrepreneur is the driving force behind the private sector," he emphasized. "It is time for entrepreneurs to be included at the decision-making table."
He also hinted at boosting initiatives to grow Uganda's economy to align with the government's ambitious objective of increasing the economy from 50 billion USD to 500 billion USD within the next 15 years.
He underscored the dual function of the NRM Entrepreneurs League as both a political mobilization entity and an economic development arm of the party.
"In order to secure the peace and stability that the NRM government has established over the past decades, economic expansion is crucial," he stated.
"Moreover, this growth must be inclusive — fostering an economy that does not leave anyone behind."
