Published on 13/12/2024
National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Kampala Region, Hon Katongole Singh has highlighted the crucial role of a digitized membership register towards ensuring smooth and transparent internal elections.
Hon Katongole made the remarks yesterday during a progress assessment visit to the Mukono Data Center, one of the centres, where the digital registration process is underway.
During the visit, Hon. Katongole emphasized the importance of the exercise in transitioning the NRM from manual to electronic registers. “This digitalization initiative will enable us to maintain permanent registers, monitor updates, and identify active members, those who have left, and those who are no longer with us. This system is far superior to manual methods and will be particularly useful during internal elections.”
He added that the digital register will also help verify the party’s electorate.
“This exercise will provide us with a clear picture of the actual number of eligible voters within the party,” Hon. Katongole explained. “It will inform our planning and ensure we focus on the actual participation of our members, not just the total number.”
Acknowledging challenges like technical glitches and limited training, Hon. Katongole praised the staff’s resilience and rapid learning.
“This is our first time undertaking such a comprehensive digitalization effort, and I am impressed by the speed with which our young staff have adapted. Some are processing over 1,000 entries daily, which is remarkable,” he said.
