The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has commenced the construction of new party offices in 21 districts across the country as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures and improve monitoring of government programmes.

The development was announced by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong during a press conference at the party’s Secretariat in Kampala.

Todwong said the party had already constructed offices in Ngora, Mayuge, Gulu and Kween, while party supporters had donated office premises in Buhweju, Buyende, Bukedea, Sironko and Kakumiro.

He revealed that construction in the additional 21 districts would officially begin with a national groundbreaking ceremony in Luweero District, with the first phase expected to take between nine and ten months.

According to Todwong, the funds for the project were mobilised from savings made during party activities, particularly the collection of expression-of-interest fees during the 2025 NRM primaries, following guidance from the party’s Central Executive Committee.

NRM National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa said the party expects to spend approximately Shs5 billion on the construction programme, with each office estimated to cost between Shs200 million and Shs250 million.

Nekesa added that the party would prioritise engaging local contractors from the respective districts to undertake the construction works.

The party says the new offices are intended to strengthen its administrative presence across the country, improve coordination of grassroots activities and enhance its capacity to monitor the implementation of government programmes at the local level.

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