Winifred Nakandi to Contest Nakawa East Seat as Independent

Winifred Nakandi to contest Nakawa East seat as independent

Winifred Nakandi, a member of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), has declared she will run as an independent candidate for the Nakawa East parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections, defying her party’s position. Her decision pits her directly against Waiswa Mufumbiro, NUP’s deputy spokesperson and endorsed flagbearer. Nakandi earlier withdrew from the Kampala Woman MP race, alleging irregularities in party card distribution. She said s…

NUP Faces Leadership Rift Over Jailed Deputy and Nakawa East 2026 Seat

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing an internal dilemma over jailed deputy spokesman Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and his possible run for the Nakawa East MP seat in the 2026 elections. Party leaders are increasingly concerned that Waiswa may not be released in time to campaign effectively. NUP officials worry that nominating Waiswa while he remains in prison could be risky politically. In a competitive Buganda constituency, social media critic…