Politics 6 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
NRM MPs Kick Off Week-Long Induction Retreat in Kyankwanzi to Shape Museveni's Next Term
Over 350 newly elected NRM MPs, including many first-timers and 40 independents, have gathered at NALI in Kyankwanzi for a seven-day retreat. The event aims to align party leaders on economic transformation, security, and implementing key government programs for the coming five years. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/inside-the-nrm-s-7-day-retreat-in-kyankwanzi-5415030
More than 350 Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) began a week-long induction at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. The retreat includes around 40 independent MPs and focuses on guiding the legislators for President Museveni’s next term.
The sessions cover critical areas like the economy, party ideology, defence, security, media strategies, and managing public expectations. President Museveni will deliver the keynote address, emphasizing protection of past gains and a push toward middle-income status.
Key speakers include NALI Director Col Rukogota Okei on mindset change, parliamentary leaders like Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Thomas Tayebwa on legislative processes, and Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on national defence. Officials from wealth creation programs, such as Gen Salim Saleh, will also contribute.
The retreat precedes Museveni’s swearing-in on May 12 and the MPs’ oath on May 14-15. It aligns with ambitions like the tenfold GDP growth to $500 billion by 2040 through agro-industrialization, tourism, minerals, and technology. MPs will tackle a Shs84.2 trillion budget amid proposed taxes facing public pushback due to corruption and living costs.
NRM spokesperson Emmanuel Dombo highlighted inducting MPs to support the manifesto, monitor programs, set priorities, and build cohesion. Issues like the Speaker race may arise informally. Critics like Dr Juma Kakuba argue it’s more about directives than open discussion.
Strict rules ban phones and alcohol to ensure focus.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)