KYANKWANZI, UGANDA — The Director in Charge of Mobilization for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Dr. Rosemary Nansubuga Sseninde, has called on party leaders and newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to begin working immediately toward securing victory in the 2031 general elections. Speaking at the ongoing NRM retreat for newly elected legislators at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, Sseninde emphasized that early preparation, discipline, and grassroots engagement will be critical in sustaining the party’s dominance. She commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for supporting the orientation retreat, noting that it has come at a crucial time—before MPs are sworn in—giving them a head start in understanding their roles. “I want to thank His Excellency the President for supporting this activity because newly elected Members of Parliament need orientation. It is important that we are giving them this guidance even before they swear in,” she said. Drawing from her two decades of experience as a legislator representing Wakiso District, Sseninde told the MPs that such early exposure was  rare in the past and should be fully utilized. “I served in Parliament for 20 years, but I do not remember having such an opportunity before swearing in. These leaders are fortunate and must take advantage of it,” she noted. During her presentation, Sseninde focused on leadership branding, urging MPs to define the kind of leaders they want to be and to actively engage with their constituents beyond parliamentary debates. “As a leader, the major question is: what kind of leader do you want to be? You must go beyond being a voice in Parliament and truly engage your people, lobby for them, and make them feel your presence,” she said. She also warned that without proper guidance, legislators risk losing direction and failing to secure a second term. She urged them to embrace research, consult parliamentary technical staff, and build confidence in deb