The 2026 General Elections have redrawn the political map of Central Uganda, revealing a region sharply defined by contrasts between urban and rural voters, incumbents and newcomers, and opposition momentum versus ruling party resilience.<\/p>\n
From the bustling divisions of Kampala and Wakiso to the agrarian counties of Greater Masaka, the parliamentary results reflect shifting voter priorities shaped by economic pressures, generational change, and evolving party loyalties.<\/p>\n
Urban centers once again proved fertile ground for the National Unity Platform (NUP), which swept most constituencies in Kampala City and its surrounding metropolitan districts. Voters in the capital appeared to reward vocal opposition figures and fresh faces, particularly among woman MPs and municipality seats.<\/p>\n
In Kampala City, NUP secured dominant wins including:
\nShamim Malende \u2013 Woman MP
\nJoel Ssenyonyi \u2013 Nakawa West
\nElias Luyimbazi Nalukoola \u2013 Kawempe North
\nAbubaker Kawalya \u2013 Lubaga North
\nEugenia Nassolo \u2013 Lubaga South
\nNRM retained strategic ground through Hajjat Minsa Kabanda (Kampala Central) and Fredrick Ruhindi (Nakawa East), underscoring the capital\u2019s competitive nature.<\/p>\n
The trend extended into Wakiso District, where NUP candidates claimed Kira, Nansana, Makindye Ssabagabo and Kyadondo East. Notable winners include:<\/p>\n
Betty Ethel Naluyima (NUP) \u2013 Woman MP
\nZambali Bulasio Mukasa (NUP) \u2013 Nansana
\nGeorge Musisi (NUP) \u2013 Kira Municipality
\nNRM held on in Entebbe and parts of Busiro, reflecting a mixed but clearly urban-leaning opposition wave.<\/p>\n
Greater Masaka reaffirmed its reputation as one of Uganda\u2019s most politically expressive regions. NUP maintained strong dominance in Masaka City, where all parliamentary seats went to the opposition:<\/p>\n
Rose Nalubowa (NUP) \u2013 Woman MP
\nPatrick Kuteesa (NUP) \u2013 Kimanya\u2013Kabonera
\nJavira Ssebina (NUP) \u2013 Nyendo\u2013Mukungwe
\nIn Masaka District, voters split their choices across parties:
\nJoan Namutaawe (NUP) \u2013 Woman MP
\nSarah Babirye Kityo (NRM) \u2013 Bukoto East
\nRichard Ssebamala (DP) \u2013 Bukoto Central<\/p>\n
The results highlight Masaka\u2019s enduring tradition of pluralism and competitive politics.
\nNRM Holds the Countryside
\nAway from city centers, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) demonstrated continued strength, especially in cattle corridor districts and rural heartlands.<\/p>\n
In Ssembabule, the ruling party swept all constituencies, including:
\nRtd. Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande \u2013 Lwemiyaga
\nAnifa Kawooya Bangirana \u2013 Mawogola West
\nSimilarly, Rakai, Lyantonde, Kiboga, Kasanda, and much of Nakaseke remained firmly under NRM control, reflecting strong party structures and incumbency advantage.
\nIndependents Make Strategic Inroads<\/p>\n
While party politics dominated, independent candidates registered notable wins, particularly in Butambala District:<\/p>\n
Eriasa Mukiibi Sserunjoji \u2013 Butambala County
\nLydia Mirembe Delphine \u2013 Woman MP
\nThese victories point to voter willingness to prioritize individual credibility over party affiliation in select constituencies.<\/p>\n
Masaka City
\nWoman MP: Rose Nalubowa (NUP)
\nKimanya\u2013Kabonera: Patrick Kuteesa (NUP)
\nNyendo\u2013Mukungwe: Javira Ssebina (NUP)<\/p>\n
Masaka District
\nWoman MP: Joan Namutaawe (NUP)
\nBukoto East: Sarah Babirye Kityo (NRM)
\nBukoto Central: Richard Ssebamala (DP)
\nKalungu District
\nWoman MP: Aisha Sekindi (Independent)
\nKalungu East: Kiruruta Yusuf Junior Nkeretanyi (NUP)
\nKalungu West: Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu (NUP)<\/p>\n
Kyotera District
\nWoman MP: Fortunate Nantongo (NUP)
\nKakuuto County: Ismail Lubega (NRM)
\nKyotera County: Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo (NRM)<\/p>\n
Ssembabule District
\nWoman MP: Mary Begumisa (NRM)
\nLwemiyaga: Rtd. Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande (NRM)
\nMawogola North: Sodo Aine Kaguta (NRM)
\nMawogola South: Deezi Byuuma Oswaldo (NRM)
\nMawogola West: Anifa Kawooya Bangirana (NRM)
\nLyantonde District
\nWoman MP: Doreen Katushabe (NRM)
\nKabula County: Enos Asiimwe (NRM)<\/p>\n
Kampala District
\nKampala Central: Hajjat Minsa Kabanda (NRM)
\nLubaga North: Abubaker Kawalya (NUP)
\nLubaga South: Eugenia Nassolo (NUP)
\nKawempe North: Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola (NUP)
\nKawempe South: Madinah Nsereko Ntale (NRM)
\nNakawa West: Joel Ssenyonyi (NUP)
\nNakawa East: Fredrick Ruhindi (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Shamim Malende (NUP)
\n(Additional districts remain as declared in the official results.)<\/p>\n
As the 12th Parliament takes shape, Central Uganda\u2019s delegation mirrors the country itself deeply diverse, politically contested, and increasingly defined by the urban\u2013rural divide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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