ONC’s Namyalo unviels Anti-Poverty Drive in Katwe slated for July 2nd

The Office of the National Chairman (ONC), under the stewardship of Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, today held a press conference at her office in Kyambogo to officially unveil a bold and transformative anti-poverty campaign scheduled for July 2nd, 2025 in Katwe, Makindye Division.

The initiative, dubbed “Abanaku Tweyambe Wealth Creation Empowerment”, is designed to boost household incomes and uplift the livelihoods of thousands of Ugandans—particularly vulnerable groups such as unemployed youth, women, the elderly, sex workers, and slum dwellers.

Speaking at the launch, Hajjat Namyalo emphasized the campaign’s practical approach to self-empowerment through direct support. The ONC will be distributing business startup kits including salon equipment, sewing machines, carpentry tools, popcorn machines, and boda boda motorcycles—tools meant to promote self-reliance and break the cycle of poverty.

“This is just the beginning. We shall not rest until all parts of the country benefit,” she said.

While several government programs such as Emyooga, the Parish Development Model, and Operation Wealth Creation are already tackling poverty alleviation, Hajjat Namyalo revealed that President Museveni personally took interest in this unique ONC-led initiative focused on direct community empowerment.

“People from different areas have been calling us since last year, asking for support,” she noted. “I kept pushing the President, even with limited funds. My persistence paid off—and that’s why we’re here today.

”The campaign has already made its mark in various parts of the country, including Luwero, Mukono, the Acholi Sub-Region, Ankole, and others—demonstrating ONC’s commitment to extending wealth creation opportunities to all corners of Uganda in line with President Museveni’s broader vision for socio-economic transformation.