Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-03-28 10:57:00
The aftermath of the 2021 General Election in Uganda has seen ousted politicians from various parties already laying the groundwork for the 2026 election cycle. In response to the significant losses experienced in the central region by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party to the National Unity Platform (NUP), politicians are actively engaging with constituents to regain their seats.
In districts like Mpigi, Kyotera, and Wakiso, which have traditionally been NRM strongholds, party stalwarts were defeated by NUP candidates. For example, in Kyotera County, the state minister Harunah Kasolo, who lost to the Democratic Party’s John Paul Mpalanyi, has shifted his focus to Bukoto Central constituency in Masaka District. Similarly, in Mpigi District, former Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Amelia Kyambadde, is set to vie for the Mawokota North constituency seat she lost to musician-turned-politician Dr. Hilderman.
In Mityana District, NRM Vice President for Buganda, Godfrey Kiwanda, and former MP Henry Kamya Makumbi are mobilizing support to challenge their NUP counterparts. Other returning candidates include Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba, seeking to reclaim her seat in Mityana after losing to NUP’s Joyce Bagala.
In Kalangala District, NRM politicians like Carol Nanyondo and Willy Lugoloobi are actively engaging with constituents to win back seats lost to the opposition in the previous election. Meanwhile, in Lwengo District, former MP Muhammad Muyanja Mbabaali is gearing up for a comeback to challenge the current NUP representative.
Veteran politician Vincent Ssempijja in Kalungu District is also working to reclaim his seat from NUP’s Francis Katabaazi, highlighting his past accomplishments in rural development. In Rakai District, former Chairperson Benon Mugabi is eyeing a return to office after being ousted in the last election.
Buikwe District’s Dorothy Christine Mpiima, Wakiso District’s Rosemary Nansubuga Ssenninde, and Mukono District’s Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga are all strategizing their comeback bids after losing their seats to NUP candidates in 2021. Additionally, in Kayunga District, Sulaiman Madada is gearing up for a tough battle to regain his position lost to NUP’s Charles Tebandeke.
Overall, the political landscape in Uganda is heating up as ousted politicians mobilize and engage with voters to secure another opportunity to represent their constituencies in the next election cycle. The competition is fierce, with candidates from various parties vying for support and positioning themselves for success in the 2026 elections.
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