Hajjat Namyalo Among Uganda’s Top Development Champions As Public Opinions Unveils 2024 Leaders

Kampala, (UG) – Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, the Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), has been recognized among the top 75 Uganda Development Champions. This accolade celebrates individuals whose leadership and contributions align with Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The announcement was made by Public Opinions, a public relations and awareness firm, during the unveiling of the 2024 certified Development Champions. Mr. Buyinza Adam Luzindana, the CEO of Public Opinions, highlighted Namyalo’s instrumental role in advancing Uganda’s socio-economic transformation under President Museveni’s leadership.

“Hajjat Namyalo has showcased unwavering dedication to the National Resistance Movement’s objectives, which have significantly enhanced Uganda’s democracy and empowered its citizens to participate in national development,” Buyinza noted during the ceremony.

He added; “President Museveni has also politically empowered marginalized sections of society, including women, youth, elders, people with disabilities, and workers, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to public affairs. Under President Museveni’s leadership, the NRM is committed to promoting vocational skills and cottage industries to overcome poverty.”

Looking ahead, Buyinza says with Hajjat Namyalo at the helm of ONC, the focus of the ruling party is on protecting votes for President Museveni in the 2026 elections across all polling stations in Uganda.

“The Office of the NRM National Chairman urges young people to embrace the party’s fundamental objectives: safeguarding security, maintaining political stability, promoting economic prosperity, and securing a bright future,” he emphasized.

The 75 Development Champions and Leaders according to Mr Buyinza demonstrated unwavering commitment to realizing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s vision.

Below are the top 75 Uganda Development Champions  certified by Public Opinions  in 2024. Rt Hon Moses Kigongo – 1st Vice Chairman, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga – 2nd National Vice Chairperson, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Rt Hon Richard Todwongo – Secretary General, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

H.E Jessica Alupo – Vice President of Uganda

Rt Hon Anita Annet Among – Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda

Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa – Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda

Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja – Prime Minister of Uganda

Hon Janet Kataha Museveni – First Lady of Uganda, Minister of Sports and Education

Dr Daina Atwiine – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health

H.E Hon Barbara Nekesa Lumolo – National Treasurer, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Gen Proscovia Nalweyiso – Senior Presidential Advisor on Security

Ms Anyine Janet – Deputy Director General, External Security Organization (ESO)

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo – Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC)

Ms Gloria Asio Omaswa – Principal Private Secretary to the President

Ms Hellen Seku – Commissioner, National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps

Mr Mathias Magoola – Managing Director, Dei BioPharma Ltd

Ms Jane Barekye – State House Comptroller

Hon Evelyn Anite – Minister of State for Investment and Privatization

Prof Lawrence Muganga – Vice Chancellor, Victoria University

Dr Pius Bigirimana – Secretary to the Judiciary

Gen Caleb Akandwanaho (Salim Saleh) – National Chief Coordinator, Operation Wealth Creation (OWC)

Haji Faruk Kirunda – Special Presidential Assistant-Press and Mobilisation, Deputy Press Secretary

Mr Lawrence Ssemakula – Accountant General, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED)

Pastor Aloysius Bugingo – Managing Director, Salt Media Group of Companies, Head of House of Prayer Ministries

Mr Aggrey Wuunyi – Undersecretary, Uganda Police Force

Dr Dithan Kiragga – Executive Director, Baylor Foundation Uganda

Dr Sarah Wasagali – Chairperson, Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

AIGP Brig Christopher Ddamulira – Director, Directorate of Crime Intelligence, Uganda Police Force

Dr Luisa Napolitano – Medical Coordinator, The Children’s Surgical Hospital, Entebbe

Hon Rose Namayanja – Deputy Secretary General, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Mr Charles Oluka – Director General, Internal Security Organisation (ISO)

Counsel Simon Peter Musangala – Managing Partner, Musangala Advocates and Solicitors

Hon Dr Tanga Odoi – Chairman, NRM Electoral Commission (EC)

Mr Edwin Karugire – Partner, K & K Advocates

Col Emmy Katabazi – Deputy Director General, Internal Security Organisation (ISO)

Mr Sandor Walusimbi – Senior Press Secretary to H.E the President of Uganda

Haji Gadaffi Nassur – Chairperson, Youth League, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Hashim Magongo – President, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)

Hon Bagiire Vincent Waiswa – Permanent Secretary

Mr Dominic Mafabi Gidudu – Chairperson, Elders’ League, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Dr Tom Magambo – Director, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Uganda Police Force

Mr Moses Byaruhanga – Senior Presidential Advisor, Political Affairs

Eng Ziria Waako – CEO, Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Hon James Tweheyo – Chairperson, Workers’ League, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

H.E Godfrey Kirumira – Honorary Consul of Namibia to Uganda

Hon Mwesigwa Rukari – Chairperson, Entrepreneurs’ League, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama – Chairperson, Electoral Commission

Lady Judge Jane Frances Abodo – Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of Uganda

Hon Gen Jim Muhwezi – Chairperson, Veteran’s League, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Professor Paul Waako – Vice Chancellor, Busitema University

Hon Gabriel Katto – Chairperson, PWDs League, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Lydia Wanyoto – Chairperson, Women’s League, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Capt Mike Mukula – National Vice Chairman (Eastern), National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Dr Chris Baryomunsi – National Vice Chairman (Western), National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi – National Vice Chairman (Central), National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Singh Katongole – National Vice Chairman (Kampala), National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Obua Denis Hamson – Chairperson, NRM Parliamentary Caucus/Government Chief Whip

Hon Jacqueline Kyatuhaire – Deputy National Treasurer, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Hajat Madina Naham – Director, Finance and Administration, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde – Director, Mobilization, Cadre Identification, Recruitment, and Placement, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon John Alimper Kigyaagi – Deputy Chairperson, NRM Electoral Commission, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Counsel Enoch Barata – Director, Legal Affairs, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Maj (Rtd) Okwir Rwabwoni – Director, Youth & Institutions, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Major (Rtd) Awich Pollar – Director, External Mobilization, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Hon Alisemeera Jane Babiiha – Commissioner, NRM Electoral Commission, National Resistance Movement (NRM)

IGP Abbas Byakagaba – Inspector General, Uganda Police Force

Mr Joseph Ocwet – Director General, External Security Organization (ESO)

Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka – Attorney General

Maj Gen David Mugisha – Commander, Special Forces Command (SFC)

Hon Juma Witonze – Community Development Promoter, Buganda Region

Maj Gen James Birungi – Chief of Military Intelligence

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba – Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF)

Hon Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi – Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs

Hon.Odrek Rwabwogo – Chairperson- The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID)

Mr Ramathan Ggoobi – Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED)

About Public Opinions Founded in 2008, Public Opinions has grown for decades and has today expanded as the leading public awareness, information dissemination, and public relations firm in Uganda. P.O. is a leader in Information dissemination, Public Awareness, Public Relations, Corporate Branding, Printing of Promotional and Campaign Materials, Investment Promotion, recognising best-performing Leaders and Corporate Bodies, and Publishing the Annual Uganda Development Champions Journal, among others.

Buyinza Adam Luzindana, the CEO of Public Opinions. Buyinza Adam Luzindana was a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Resistance Movement, where he served as Regional Chairman for the NRM Youth League Kampala Region from 2011-2015.

He also previously served as the Supreme Leader of the Uganda Poor Youth Movement from 2014 to 2019 when it was allegedly disbanded, and as Chairman and Supreme Leader of the Makerere University Poor Students Association (MUPOSA).

He is the Managing Director of Buyinza Group Limited a company involved in General Trading, Real Estate Development, Foods and Beverages, etc. Buyinza is passionate about Diplomacy, International Relations and Strategic Engagements.