Michael Mawanda wants to climb higher up the political ladder inside Uganda's ruling party. The Igara East lawmaker grabbed his nomination papers on Tuesday to fight for the National Resistance Movement vice chairman spot. Party officials gave him the green light to compete for the powerful western region position. Mawanda runs the mobilization team for a pro-government group that supports General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The ambitious politician has big plans if he wins the important party role.
Mawanda believes Uganda needs to start talking about who comes after President Museveni steps down. The lawmaker wants to make sure power moves smoothly from the current leader to his son General Muhoozi. He thinks party members should prepare for this major change instead of pretending it will never happen. Mawanda belongs to two political organizations that support the Museveni family. His main goal involves creating a peaceful handover when the time arrives.
The determined candidate promises to shake things up inside the party's top decision-making group. Mawanda says older leaders have done good work but fresh faces could bring more energy. He faces corruption charges in court but continues pushing for the high-ranking position. Doctor Chris Baryomunsi currently holds the western vice chairman job and works as a government minister. Mawanda must defeat other candidates to reach his political dreams.
Mawanda believes Uganda needs to start talking about who comes after President Museveni steps down. The lawmaker wants to make sure power moves smoothly from the current leader to his son General Muhoozi. He thinks party members should prepare for this major change instead of pretending it will never happen. Mawanda belongs to two political organizations that support the Museveni family. His main goal involves creating a peaceful handover when the time arrives.
The determined candidate promises to shake things up inside the party's top decision-making group. Mawanda says older leaders have done good work but fresh faces could bring more energy. He faces corruption charges in court but continues pushing for the high-ranking position. Doctor Chris Baryomunsi currently holds the western vice chairman job and works as a government minister. Mawanda must defeat other candidates to reach his political dreams.
