Uganda: Party Politics a 'Big Scam', Says MP Aspirant Muhangi

13 January 2026
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Samuel Muhimba

Independent Kampala Central parliamentary aspirant and Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) president Moses Muhangi has criticised Uganda's political party system, describing it as a major source of division among citizens.

Speaking on Sanyuka Television on Tuesday, Mr Muhangi said political parties have distracted Ugandans from focusing on real issues that affect their daily lives.

"One of the biggest scams they have put into us as Ugandans is the political party system..When you hit a pothole or a road hump, it does not ask for your political party. Whether you support NRM or NUP, it affects you the same way," Muhangi said.

He added that everyday needs such as buying goods in shops are not influenced by political affiliation, yet voters often allow party loyalty to guide their choices at the ballot box.

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"When the time comes to vote for leaders who can help us solve our problems, we get divided by political colours. We end up voting for people who are not of the right standard, and later they fail to help us address the issues that affect us," he said.

Uganda operates under a multi-party political system, which was restored following a national referendum in 2005 after nearly two decades of the "Movement" or no-party system under President Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

While the Constitution allows citizens to form and join political parties, the political landscape remains largely dominated by the ruling NRM.

Mr Muhangi called on Ugandans to move beyond party affiliations and instead assess leaders based on their competence and ability to deliver.

"We have to stop being divided over political colours and come to a point where we vote leaders based on quality, not affiliations," he said.

Muhangi is seeking to represent Kampala Central in Parliament in the 2026 general elections.

He will face stiff competition from a crowded field that includes National Unity Platform (NUP) secretary general David Lewis Rubongoya, Kampala Minister and NRM candidate Minsa Kabanda, People's Front for Freedom (PFF) flag bearer Abdallah Walangalira, Democratic Front's Nakuya Aidah, businessman Abraham Luzzi, and independent candidate Suzan Kushaba.

All are aiming to unseat the incumbent MP, Muhammad Nsereko.

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