Nubian Li wins Nakawa mayor race following political shift

Nubian Li flipped from music to politics and walked away with the Nakawa mayor seat after a hard-fought campaign and a crowded field.

Nubian Li wins Nakawa mayor race

• Declared winner by the Electoral Commission.
• He thanks voters for their trust and leadership mandate.
• Promises to stick to personal values in office.
• Celebrations light up supporter feeds online.

Political pivot into leadership

• Earlier this year, he jumped fully into politics.
• The campaign centered on Nakawa Division representation.
• Transition marked a clean break from music-first life.
• Momentum built fast after the candidacy launch.

Backing from Bobi Wine

• Received guidance from a longtime friend.
• Support came from the NUP party leader.
• Strategy leaned on shared political alignment.
• Visibility grew through that alliance.

Opponents in the race

• Faced incumbent Paul Mugambe running independently.
• Another challenger was Susan Zawedde on NRM.
• The contest featured mixed party loyalties.
• The vote split favored the newcomer.

Identity and context

• Nubian Li is Buken Ali.
• Nakawa Division sits in Kampala.
• Bobi Wine leads the National Unity Platform.
• The seat carries local administrative authority.