Hon. Amb. Barbara Nekesa Oundo, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer, has donated a piece of land to the ruling party to facilitate the construction of permanent party offices in Busia District. The land, measuring 0.111 hectares, is located at Plot 31, Hadongole Road, within Busia Municipality. This donation is expected to strengthen the party's administrative and operational presence in the area.
The donation was made by Hon. Amb. Nekesa, who officially handed over the freehold land title to the NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, on behalf of the party Secretariat. According to Amb. Nekesa, she purchased the land in July 2011, but had deliberately left it undeveloped for nearly 15 years. She believes that the land was meant to host the party in Busia District.
Amb. Nekesa's decision to surrender the land title to the party represents a personal contribution towards the development of permanent infrastructure that could support the NRM's activities, coordination, and mobilisation efforts in Busia District. The donation marks a significant contribution by the National Treasurer towards strengthening the party's institutional infrastructure and supporting its grassroots operations in Busia.
Receiving the land title, Rt. Hon. Todwong commended Amb. Nekesa for her commitment to the Movement, describing her as a dedicated cadre whose contribution reflects exemplary leadership and loyalty to the party. Todwong noted that her gesture demonstrated the importance of individual commitment and personal sacrifice in advancing the NRM's institutional growth and strengthening its structures across the country.
The donation is particularly significant given the importance of permanent district offices in supporting political party administration, coordinating grassroots activities, facilitating communication, and providing a central point of engagement for party leaders and members. For Busia District, the availability of land for the construction of dedicated NRM offices is expected to offer an opportunity for the party to establish a more permanent institutional presence within the municipality.
As National Treasurer, Amb. Nekesa occupies a key position within the NRM's national leadership, overseeing an important component of the party's organisational administration. Her donation also highlights the role of senior party officials in contributing towards the development of infrastructure beyond their formal responsibilities. The handover of the freehold title now gives the NRM Secretariat an opportunity to plan for the development of the property into offices that will serve the party's leadership and membership in Busia.
The gesture underscores the significance of investing in permanent party infrastructure as the NRM continues to strengthen its organisational structures and maintain its presence at the district and grassroots levels. With this donation, the NRM is expected to enhance its operations and service delivery in Busia District, ultimately contributing to the party's growth and consolidation of its organisational presence in the area.
Key points
- National Treasurer Hon. Amb. Barbara Nekesa Oundo donates land to NRM for construction of Busia District offices.
- The donated land is expected to provide a permanent home for the party's district administrative structures.
- The donation demonstrates Amb. Nekesa's commitment to the party and its growth.
