Kiwanda Urges Youth to Prioritize Patriotism and NRM Principles Over Identity

The Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for Buganda region, Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi, has urged youth to prioritize the party’s core values and principles if they are to achieve prosperity.

He highlighted that the four principles which include Patriotism, Pan Africanism, Socio-economic transformation and democracy are crucial in promoting prosperity among Ugandans.

He however noted that such values can only be fully achieved through promoting the ideology of interest against identity.

“It is important for the youth to be oriented on our culture as a party because it’s where we build the country on, they need to understand the efforts of President Museveni in the economic growth and development of this Uganda”. Said Kiwanda.

NRM Vice Chairperson for Buganda Region Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi together with the youth patriots and some officials from the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps_NSPC in Kyankwanzi.

He added that “Our politics is not for identity but it is for interest and we don’t talk about biology anywhere in NRM. It’s the ideology that unites people from ethnic backgrounds, different religions, people from all the different walks of life.”

“People who focus on tribalism and religion are the enemies of our country’s progress because if you produce something, who will buy it, that means you will not be prosperous, we must therefore unite, work and prosper together as Ugandans, East Africans and Africans at large.”

Kiwanda made the remarks on Sunday while delivering a keynote lecture to the youth undergoing a 12-day ideological training course at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi district.

The retreat attracted 200 youth from districts of Kampala, Kasanda, Mubende and Mityana.

Using himself as an example, Kiwanda urged the youth to leverage government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga as catalysts, rather than relying solely on handouts, to address their family challenges.

“While I was at the University, the government offered the youth sh450,000 and I used it to start up a school at a young age and my life changed up to today. I therefore urge you that the money offered to different groups by the government is a seed which must be planted not for consumption.”he added

He applauded the Patriotism Secretariat for engaging the youth, highlighting that as the majority, they are crucial in fostering national development.

“I want to thank the Patriotism Secretariat and Commissioner Hellen Seku for organising such a wonderful retreat because most of our people were taken from NRM through lies but i’m happy they are back on board and this what we should do in every sub-county, village so that we again unite our people together.”Kiwanda noted

On his part, the Mubende Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Andrew Solomon Musindi, stated that the training aims to guide the youth towards the right direction.

He noted that many youths have been misled by other political parties, not out of interest, but due to ignorance. However, he believes this retreat will bring hope and reality, empowering them to become great agents of change.

The retreat will officially close on June 18th 2025 and His, Excellency Retired General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the President of the Republic of Uganda will be the Chief Guest.

NRM Vice Chairperson for Buganda Region Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi Delivering a Keynote Address in Kyankwanzi at the National Leadership Institute.