Who we are

About us

Advancing patriotism, responsible citizenship, national unity, accountability and duty to serve in Uganda

About Us

We are the Patriotic League of Uganda in Canada. 

We are guided by the following principles;

  1. - Patriotism - Love, loyalty and commitment to Uganda above personal or sectarian interests.
  2. - National Unity -  Promoting harmony across tribes, religions, regions and political backgrounds.
  3. - Discipline - Encouraging responsible, ethical and accountable leadership and citizenship.
  4. - Service to the Nation - Putting the interests of the people first through community service and civic engagement.
  5. - Integrity and Accountability - Fighting corruption and misuse of public resources while promoting transparency.
  6. - Socioeconomic Transformation - Supporting initiatives that create jobs, improve livelihoods and drive national         development.
  7. - Youth Empowerment - Equipping young people with leadership skills, civic education and opportunities to contribute to Uganda's future.
  8. - Sovereignty and Self-Reliance - Advocating for a Uganda that makes independent decisions and builds a strong, resilient economy.
  9. - Constitutionalism and Rule of Law - Respecting the Constitution, promoting justice and encouraging responsible citizenship.
  10. - Community Mobilization - Organizing citizens to participate actively in national development and grassroots transformation.
  11. 11 - Transparency - Being able to bring to the citizens a clear and transparent mode of governance.


We hope to achieve these principles in Canada through organizing events, advocacy and activities that aims to create a cohesive sense for our origin from Uganda. 

Our Mission

To mobilise Ugandans to fulfill their civic duties as citizens of this land, for the benefit of society as a whole and to jealously guard Uganda's unique natural and social harmony.

To seek to ensure that patriotic, responsible and non-corrupt leaders are elected in the next Uganda Elections of 2031.

Our Vision

To build a united, patriotic, disciplined, prosperous, self-reliant and sovereign Uganda where every citizen is empowered to contribute to national development, guided by integrity, service, constitutionalism and a shared commitment to the common good.

Our Methods

HOW WE DO

PLO Canada designs and implement programs and campaigns that turn patriotism into national participation. 

The aim of what we do is to inspire patriotism, national unity, discipline, duty to serve, integrity, accountability, transparency with good basic human values.

We seek to connect citizens through national and regional dialogue, practical service, civic learning, youth and community activities, diaspora participation and public accountability.

Our way is to listen locally, mobilize responsibly and act together. Each program begins with citizens and local leaders, turns shared priorities into organized participation, and keeps service to Uganda at the core of what we do.

How our programs move. We start with public conversation that ends up with visible community action.

Regional engagement helps, PLU Canada to understand local priorities, connect members and partners, organize practical activities, and keep communities informed about what follows.
  1. We Listen through Barazas (Community verandah gatherings) and local engagement to create space for communities, leaders and members to raise priorities and share ideas.
  2. PLU Canada organization structures with programme team volunteers turn those priorities into coordinated civic, service and community activities.
  3. We then act and account for our implementation. Our activities are delivered publicly, followed through, and    connected to reporting, learning and accountability.
OUR APPROACH
Our program model is built around people first. We extol grassroots participation regional Barazas and local engagement that bring public priorities into the movement's planning and mobilization.

We implement service in actions such as clean-ups and community initiatives that give members practical ways to serve alongside residents and local institutions.

We empower youth and civic leadership. We promote youth forums, civic learning and community activities that develop informed, responsible participation.

We take pride in integrity and accountability. We employ public reporting, case tracking and anti-corruption engagement to keep responsible stewardship visible.
Leadership

Meet our board

Full board
Angela Niyongere

Angela Niyongere

PLU Ontario Provincial Coordinator
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba – CDF, SPA/SO

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba – CDF, SPA/SO

PLU Global & National Chairman
Hazel Bamwanga

Hazel Bamwanga

PLU Canada Chairperson
Solomon Akena

Solomon Akena

Acting PLU Canada Central Committee Executive

Want to get involved?

We're always looking for volunteers, ideas and new members. Everyone in the neighbourhood is welcome.