Published on 02/07/2025
President Yoweri Museveni’s Senior Presidential Advisor and National Coordinator of Bazzukulu, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, today handed over capital tools and equipment to hundreds of Kampala-based Bazzukulu at a mega empowerment event held at Katwe play grounds in Makindye division.
The initiative, themed “Abanaku Tweyambe” (Let the Poor Help Themselves), saw youth groups, ghetto gangs, and women benefit from items including welding machines, hair salon kits, popcorn machines, sewing machines, motorcycles, deed fryers, among others all aimed at jumpstarting small businesses and improving livelihoods.
While delivering the empowerment package, Hajjat Namyalo emphasized that economic empowerment is a key pillar in sustaining the NRM’s transformation agenda. She encouraged the beneficiaries to use the tools to create income, uplift their families, and become financially independent, while reaffirming that such initiatives reflect President Museveni’s continued commitment to grassroots development through the Office of the National Chairman(ONC).
Addressing the youth amid growing concerns about indiscipline within political spaces, Namyalo warned against being manipulated by political opportunists, especially as Uganda moves toward the 2026 general elections. Her remarks followed disturbing incidents where individuals clad in yellow T-shirts allegedly assaulted and robbed citizens during a recent NRM procession in support of President Museveni’s re-election bid.
The Chief Muzzukulu made it clear that the NRM does not condone such behavior and called on all Bazzukulu to remain disciplined, patriotic, and loyal to the values of the Movement. She urged the youth to distinguish between genuine mobilizers and imposters who seek to damage the party’s image.
Hajjat reminded beneficiaries who got hundreds of wealth creation items that were given out on the day that the tools and equipment distributed were not only meant to fight poverty but also to instill responsibility and purpose among the Bazzukulu.
“This support is to help you rise out of poverty, but I am also here to remind you that discipline and unity are critical. Don’t allow self-seekers to use you for acts that are against our party’s values and Jajja’s vision. The NRM stands for peace, progress, and dignity,” Hajjat Namyalo told hundreds of youth gathered under the scorching Wednesday heat.
Over 30 toolboxes, 150 mattresses, 50 sewing machines, 50 welding machines, 20 car washers, 20 ovens, 50 hair and hand dryers, 5 bricklaying machines, 20 popcorn machines, and 10 groundnut grinding machines, 20 motorcycles were handed out to different groups, while football jerseys and boxing jabs were also given to nurture sports talent in Makindye’s ghettos.
Hajjat Namyalo further rallied the Bazzukulu to mark July 5th as a historic date when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, fondly called Jajja, will be officially nominated both as the NRM presidential flag bearer and as National Chairman.
“Let us stand prepared to show the whole country that Makindye and Kampala at large are behind Jajja’s leadership. We must work and mobilize peacefully, without violence, because that is what our Chairman teaches us,” Hajjat Namyalo emphasized.
At the same event, Apostle Benson Kayondo of the Reformed Generation of Pastors and Preachers Association (RGPPA), who were co-organizers of the event, praised Hajjat Namyalo’s approach of empowering Ugandan youths, especially those in Ghettos, which he said, has brought about transformation in several people’s lives:
“This initiative is changing lives in the ghettos. Many families here had lost hope. Today, they go back with skills and tools to start afresh,” Apostle Kayondo noted.
Makindye Deputy RCC, Ms Caroline Nashemeza, lauded President Museveni for funding the ONC empowerment drive, saying in verbatim, “Some people have been forgotten due to bottlenecks in existing government programs. This initiative fills that gap and gives hope. Come 2026, let us reject the protest vote and stand with President Museveni.”
The Katwe Empowerment drive drew a host of NRM aspirants, including Kampala Lord Mayor hopefuls Kizito Moses Nsubuga and Dr. Thaddeus Musoke Nagenda, Kampala Woman MP aspirants Shamim Nanfuka and Kenyangi Safina, Makindye West hopeful Keita Doreen Kagabi, and Makindye Division Mayor Aspirant, Yasini Omari.
The event also featured music performances from top Ugandan artists, including Gravity Omutujju, Ykee Benda, and San Yo, alongside several local artists from Makindye division.
The Katwe event is part of an ongoing nationwide campaign by the ONC to equip Ugandans at the grassroots with practical tools for economic self-reliance and to ensure they are not left behind in the country’s transformation journey.
Impact of Hajjat Namyalo’s Empowerment Initiatives
Under Hajjat Namyalo’s stewardship, ONC has spearheaded several empowerment programs across the country, transforming countless lives through entrepreneurship, vocational training, and financial literacy campaigns.
From youth and women empowerment drives to agricultural support initiatives, her leadership has been instrumental in ensuring Ugandans harness available opportunities for self-reliance.
Hajjat Namyalo’s initiatives have achieved significant milestones in grassroots empowerment across Uganda. Thousands of youths have been equipped with vocational skills, enabling them to start their own businesses and combat unemployment.
Women in various regions have gained access to start-up capital, business mentorship and cooperative programs designed to enhance financial independence. In the agricultural sector, farmers have benefited from improved seeds, modern farming tools and agribusiness training to boost food security and economic stability.
Additionally, small business owners have received additional income generating tools to sustain and grow their enterprises, further driving economic empowerment and self-reliance.
ONC will spread to other areas to drive its mission of wealth creation, reinforcing NRM government’s vision of economic prosperity for all.
