NRM strengthens Parliamentary majority

Kampala, August 7, 2026 - The agreement was overseen by the NRM Director of Legal Services, Enoch Barata, and witnessed by the party’s Deputy Secretary General, Rose Namayanja Nsereko, and National Treasurer, Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Oundo.

She explained that the agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in implementing the NRM’s 2026-2031 manifesto, requiring the legislators to support government positions in Parliament, participate in NRM caucus and party activities, and continue performing their constitutional responsibilities as Members of Parliament. “Many of you contested as Independents, but you campaigned alongside President Museveni and contributed to the 71 per cent mandate he received.

Government Chief Whip Dr Jane Ruth Aceng welcomed the legislators, saying their inclusion would improve coordination between Parliament and the Executive. “As Government Chief Whip, I welcome them and look forward to working together in promoting unity, discipline and effective coordination in Parliament to ensure better service delivery to the population,” Aceng said. “Political parties contest elections based on their manifestos, and Ugandans chose the NRM manifesto. Ngabirano added that many of the signatories had previously belonged to the NRM but contested as Independents after losing the party’s primary elections. Enoch Barata, the NRM Director of Legal Services, said every legislator signed the agreement voluntarily after fully understanding its provisions.