KAMPALA — The National Resistance Movement Parliamentary Caucus has reaffirmed its commitment to governance, integrity and service delivery following a meeting held on Friday, 7th August 2026 at the Convention Centre, Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The Caucus was chaired by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, National Chairman of the NRM, and attended by members of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, party leadership and government officials.
Issuing the official statement, Hon. Derrick Orone, Member of Parliament for Gogonyo County, Pallisa District NRM Chairperson, NRM Regional Coordinator, and NRM Caucus Information Secretary, commended the Caucus for deliberations focused on strengthening party discipline and consolidating the NRM’s development agenda ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle.
“The resolutions adopted by the Caucus provide a clear roadmap for unity, accountability and implementation of government programs that directly improve the lives of Ugandans,” Hon. Orone stated. “As leaders, we are duty bound to translate these resolutions into action at constituency, district and regional level.”
*THE 11 RESOLUTIONS OF THE NRM PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS*
1. *Government Programs and Party Discipline*: To fully support all government programs and to strengthen discipline within the Party and its elected leaders.
2. *Fight Against Corruption*: To support and expedite the fight against corruption across all sectors of government and public service.
3. *Electoral Integrity*: To uphold discipline and integrity in the electoral process and to ensure free, fair and peaceful internal party elections.
4. *Local Council and Women Council Elections*: To provide full support to the ongoing Local Council and Women Council elections to ensure effective grassroots governance.
5. *Financial Contribution*: That each Member of Parliament shall contribute UGX 250,000 monthly, effective June 2026, comprising UGX 150,000 to the NRM Party and UGX 100,000 to the Caucus Secretariat to support party mobilization and operations.
6. *Inclusivity of Independent MPs*: To welcome independent Members of Parliament who subscribe to the NRM ideology and government programs.
7. *Support to Key Government Programs*: To reaffirm support for and monitor the implementation of PDM, OWC, and EMYOOGA government programs to enhance household incomes.
8. *Education Financing*: To address the challenge of school fees in government-aided schools and to propose sustainable government interventions to make education more affordable and accessible.
9. *Regional Integration and Markets*: To promote regional integration and expand market access for Ugandan goods and services within the EAC and beyond.
10. *Candidature of Amb. Olara Otunnu*: To deliberate on and take a position regarding the candidature of Ambassador Olara Otunnu.
11. *Strategic National Programs*: To prioritize strategic government programs in health, security, infrastructure development, and other critical sectors for national transformation.
Hon. Orone extended appreciation to the President, the Party Secretariat @NRMOnline, and fellow leaders including Gen. @mkainerugaba, Hon. @ObothOboth, Rt. Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa, and Hon. Dr. @JaneRuth_Aceng for their leadership and guidance.
He called upon all NRM leaders in Gogonyo County, Pallisa District, and across the Eastern Region to disseminate these resolutions and mobilize citizens around government programs that deliver tangible results.
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*Issued by:*
Hon. Derrick Orone
Member of Parliament, Gogonyo County
NRM Caucus Information Secretary
*For media inquiries:* Office of Hon. Derrick Orone, Parliament of Uganda.
