President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has taken the National Resistance Movement (NRM) into the digital fast lane, officially launching an innovative party mobilization app during a strategic event at Mbale State Lodge.
The new NRM App, developed through a partnership between the State House Local Content Unit and the Activity-Based Mobilizers (ABM) network, aims to modernize how the party communicates, organizes, and connects with Ugandans across the country.
Supervised by Senior Presidential Advisor Hajjat Aminah Mukalazi and built by Ugandan tech innovator Ronald Katamba, the app is designed to be a one-stop hub for leaders, mobilizers, and ordinary citizens. Features include verified updates, streamlined event coordination, instant reporting from the field, and real-time citizen feedback — all from a mobile device.
President Museveni noted that this leap into digital organizing marks a strategic shift as the NRM prepares for the 2026 elections and beyond.
“If you want to talk to the youth and the future, you must go where they are — on their phones,” he said. “This app is not just a tool; it is a bridge that connects leaders and citizens and deepens our democratic engagement.”
According to tech lead Ronald Katamba, the app is built for long-term scalability, with potential for future enhancements including e-learning modules, online service delivery, and expanded data systems.
SPA Hajjat Aminah Mukalazi praised the innovation and reaffirmed the State House Local Content Unit’s commitment to promoting homegrown digital solutions.
“This is a triumph of local innovation. Ugandans can build world-class platforms, and today’s launch proves it,” she said.
The app also integrates the ABM mobilization structure — President Museveni’s grassroots model that tracks voter engagement based on activity instead of the traditional static systems.
As political parties across Africa grapple with the cost and complexity of grassroots engagement, the NRM’s new app stands as a bold attempt to lead the digital transformation of politics.
