Common Man’s Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has pledged to rebuild public trust in government and guarantee equal opportunities for all Ugandans if elected. Addressing supporters at a campaign rally in Kamwenge Town, Munyagwa stressed that his administration would prioritize ordinary citizens often neglected by the political elite.
Munyagwa observed that many Ugandans have lost confidence in government due to corruption, inequality, and uneven access to public services. He promised leadership that treats every citizen equally, regardless of social status or background, and vowed to implement programs that empower the poor, with a focus on education, health, and agriculture.
The former Kawempe South MP pointed out that Uganda’s challenges stem not from a lack of resources but from poor and unfair management. He pledged to provide free meals and health services in all schools, emphasizing that education cannot succeed when students are hungry or unwell. He also encouraged women to have more children, assuring that his government would care for all Ugandan children.
Later, Munyagwa campaigned in Kitagwenda District, reiterating his commitment to fair governance and social support programs. On the same day, Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate Rtd Maj. Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu held a rally in Kamwenge Town Council, where he pledged to fight corruption and improve teachers’ welfare.
Muntu cited reports of mismanagement at Kamwenge Central Market and alleged selling of jobs in the district, warning that such practices would not be tolerated under his leadership. He stressed that corruption is a national issue that must be addressed decisively for Uganda to move forward.
Both candidates held rallies in Kamwenge and Kitagwenda on the same day but at different times. The Electoral Commission’s Presidential Campaign Guidelines for 2025/2026 permit multiple candidates to campaign in the same district on the same day, provided they coordinate with local authorities to prevent conflicts.
Munyagwa and Muntu’s campaigns underscore the growing focus on local governance, corruption, and equitable development as central issues ahead of the elections.
