The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has unveiled historic numbers for its founding Central Committee members, a move aimed at recognizing their seniority and pivotal roles in establishing the organization.
The announcement was made by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and chairman of the PLU, who personally issued the special designations. Each number begins with “PO,” standing for Patriotic Officer, a system reminiscent of the RO (Resistance Officer) numbers assigned during President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s National Resistance Army (NRA) period following the 1986 bush war.
“The chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued the following numbers to PLU members. These numbers reflect the historic role played by each member in the founding of the organization and also their seniority,” explained Andrew Mwenda in a statement on March 20, 2026.
Mwenda further clarified that the initial batch of PO numbers covers only the Central Committee, the top governing body of the PLU, and that additional numbers will be issued later for other members.
List of PLU Founding Members and Their PO Numbers
PO 001 – Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba
PO 002 – Andrew Mwenda
PO 003 – Michael Nuwagira (Toyota)
PO 004 – Edwin Karugire
PO 005 – Daudi Kabanda
PO 006 – Balaam Barugahare
PO 007 – Michael Mawanda
PO 008 – Lillian Aber
PO 009 – Cedric Babu (deceased)
PO 010 – Frank Gashumba
PO 011 – Henry Basaliza
PO 012 – Fadil Twala
