Uganda's National Unity Platform released its parliamentary candidates for the Buganda region on Monday, excluding several incumbent lawmakers from the 2026 ballot. The opposition party dropped Mityana Woman MP Joyce Bagala and Busiro East MP Medard Lubega Ssegona from its roster despite their prominence in the current Parliament. Party officials described the selection as a strategic overhaul aimed at strengthening representation in central Uganda.
The new lineup features Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya running for Kampala Central Division, and Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro seeking the Nakawa East Division seat. Lawyer Nalukoola Elias Luyimbaazi will compete for Kawempe North, while Mityana Municipality MP Zaake Francis Butebi keeps his ticket. Party insiders said the changes followed months of internal assessments focused on performance and grassroots connections.
The National Unity Platform swept most Buganda constituencies during the 2021 elections, making the region essential to its 2026 strategy. Leader Robert Kyagulanyi plans to launch the parliamentary campaign next month across the sub-region. Officials said the refreshed candidate list prioritizes quality representation over simply maintaining numerical strength in the legislature.
The new lineup features Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya running for Kampala Central Division, and Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro seeking the Nakawa East Division seat. Lawyer Nalukoola Elias Luyimbaazi will compete for Kawempe North, while Mityana Municipality MP Zaake Francis Butebi keeps his ticket. Party insiders said the changes followed months of internal assessments focused on performance and grassroots connections.
The National Unity Platform swept most Buganda constituencies during the 2021 elections, making the region essential to its 2026 strategy. Leader Robert Kyagulanyi plans to launch the parliamentary campaign next month across the sub-region. Officials said the refreshed candidate list prioritizes quality representation over simply maintaining numerical strength in the legislature.
