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The Rise of Mugaati gwa Bata: Why Mubarak Munyagwa campaign is outshining Gen Muntu, Nandala Mafabi in 2026 Presidential Race

Summary by Watchdog Uganda
In the bustling markets of Kawempe and the dusty rallies of Busoga, a name once synonymous with political satire has morphed into a rallying cry: Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, better known as Mugati Gwa Bata—the buttered bread. Once dismissed as Uganda’s court jester, the former one-term MP for Kawempe South and ex-mayor has catapulted his Common Man’s Party (CMP) presidential bid into the spotlight, eclipsing seasoned heavyweights like Maj. Gen. (…
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Watchdog Uganda broke the news in on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
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