NRM’s National Treasurer, Nekesa Defends Kyankwanzi Engagement, Says It Outline The Party's Ideology

TheNRM National Treasurer Defends Kyankwanzi Retreat, Says It Has Transformed Many Politically.
The National Resistance Movement National Treasurer, Ambassador Hon Nekesa Barbra Oundo, has defended the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat at Kyankwanzi, dismissing long-standing claims that it serves as a platform for political indoctrination.

Speaking on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Ambassador Nekesa acknowledged that her own views on the Kyankwanzi retreat have evolved over time.

“I have seen many opposition MPs criticise Kyankwanzi as a place where people are brainwashed. I am here to inform you that this Kyankwanzi has transformed many people politically,” she said.
She added that it is now time for the NRM to account to the Ugandans who entrusted the party with their votes in the just-concluded general elections.
“We are heading to Kyankwanzi as a party to account for the votes. We want to make sure that the manifesto is accomplished. Ugandans voted overwhelmingly for the NRM, therefore we need to orient our leaders about the core values of the party for the next term,” Nekesa stated.
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Ahead of the retreat, Members of Parliament-elect, both newly elected and returning, gathered at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for verification, accreditation, and COVID-19 testing.

Participants were expected to reconvene at Kololo at 8:00 a.m. before being transported by bus to Kyankwanzi, where they will spend a week undergoing orientation ahead of the swearing-in of Uganda’s 12th Parliament.

According to party officials, the retreat will focus on equipping legislators with knowledge and skills necessary for effective parliamentary service. Key areas of discussion will include governance priorities, legislative procedures, policy alignment, and national development strategies.

The program will also provide guidance on the role of MPs in implementing government programs, while reinforcing party ideology and cohesion among members.

The Kyankwanzi retreat has long been a cornerstone of the NRM’s internal organization, serving as a platform for aligning party members on policy positions, strengthening unity, and coordinating legislative strategy ahead of major parliamentary business.

According to NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, the inclusion of opposition figures was welcomed by the party to discuss role of opposition in socio-economic transformation.