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Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga has unveiled The Democratic Alliance (DA)<\/strong>, a new political platform aimed at revitalizing Uganda’s opposition landscape. Speaking at a launch event today, Mpuuga criticized the lack of direction within the current opposition leadership and outlined his vision for the Alliance, which will initially operate as a civil platform before transitioning into a political party.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the next months, our alliance will front political candidates, including presidential contenders,\u201d Mpuuga announced. \u201cPlease join us. I promised you change, and today I have started delivering on that promise.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mpuuga spared no words for his former party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), and its leader, Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). He condemned what he called “inaction” in the face of Uganda\u2019s growing challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cImagine Dr. Kizza Besigye is in prison, yet the leading opposition party in the country is in slumber. The last time I checked, the leader of that group is busy planning a concert,\u201d Mpuuga said, drawing applause from his audience.<\/p>\n

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Mpuuga also took issue with recent comparisons of certain leaders to Uganda\u2019s revered former Prime Minister, Benedicto Kiwanuka.<\/p>\n

\u201cI saw someone recently saying that when he looks at himself, he sees [former Prime Minister] Ben Kiwanuka. What an insult!\u201d Mpuuga exclaimed, accusing opposition leaders of failing to live up to the legacy of transformative leadership.<\/p>\n

The Democratic Alliance is already generating buzz as Mpuuga emphasized its inclusivity and focus on unity. He described the platform as a vehicle for civil and political engagement, promising to prioritize grassroots mobilization and foster collaboration among opposition figures and the wider public.<\/p>\n

Mpuuga revealed that DA will actively field candidates for parliamentary, local government, and presidential positions in the coming months, marking the beginning of a robust challenge to Uganda\u2019s political status quo.<\/p>\n

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Addressing a crowd of supporters and political allies, Mpuuga called for collective action to restore Uganda’s democratic values.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Alliance isn\u2019t just about me; it\u2019s about us. Together, we will create a future where every Ugandan can thrive. This is the beginning of a new era,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

While the Democratic Alliance has stirred excitement, Mpuuga faces significant hurdles, including uniting a fragmented opposition and contending with a government that has historically suppressed dissent.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is our moment. Let us seize it,\u201d he concluded, urging Ugandans to rally behind DA\u2019s vision for a democratic and prosperous Uganda.<\/p>\n

As the Alliance gathers momentum, Mpuuga\u2019s next steps will be closely watched. His bold rhetoric and promises of reform have already set the stage for a dramatic shift in Uganda\u2019s political landscape ahead of the 2026 general elections.<\/p>\n

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