
Mubarak Munyagwa is now officially starting his own political party. We don’t know the name, the headquarters, fellow allies or even who is part of it with him. That’s all in the dark. The former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Member of Parliament for Kawempe South. A man who lost the General Elections of 2021 and haven’t been able to galvanize his career ever since.
The man who was known for “Mugati gwa butter” and a funny renegade. A man who was vocal and stood on the barricades. A politician who has been arrested, charged and been in legal jeopardy. That man is now soon running his own gig.
Mubarak Munyagwa better be prepared now, as his joining several others into the General Elections 2026 with new formations. Not like his the most well-known character or has the best track-record even. Some might even say he betrayed Dr. Kizza Besigye and that’s why he has gone on this path. Therefore, who knows and the COSASE process was the final straw.
Who knows really, but there are questionable actions, as Besigye has come to his aide and helped him in the hour of need. This man should know better, but most likely his ego and ambition are in his way. Even when he can’t get re-elected in Kawempe South and the National Unity Platform (NUP) is too strong for him to compete with.
This man has self-kidnapped himself, been elected as the Mayor of Kawempe division in 2011 and in 2016 elected as the MP for Kawempe South, which he lost in 2021. A man who has a law degree and is capable of conveying a message. However, is that enough to build a credible momentum and a party?
When the likes of Mugisha Muntu haven’t built a huge party over the years. You can wonder, what can Mubarak Munyagwa do now?
It seems like he will create another briefcase party and a one-man band for his own political gains. Another way of finding his meal-ticket and on his own terms. Not being bound by other people or their party structures. As he can own it himself and be associated with it.
But, but, but will it be enough butter for him? Maybe he needs re-issue the idea of praying for Museveni’s downfall like he did in 2014. There are so much controversy and the price of being on the frontline in opposition politics.
This man knows the cost and has been a target of the authorities. That is well known and isn’t a secret. Therefore, who is funding his party and giving him an edge? Because, who wants to support it and make it possible. Since this man needed the saving of Besigye to pay for a plot or land back in the day. So, it is not like the former MP has been smart about money.
We can just wonder, who is buttering the bread and who has brought the former MP the butter. That’s what remains and maybe we will know in the future. Peace.























