Celebrated Ugandan singer Stecia Mayanja has officially joined the political arena, taking on the leadership of the rebranded National Peasants’ Party (NPP) as its new president.
Her political debut was made public on Friday during a colorful unveiling ceremony where she took her oath of office, pledging to lead with “honesty, diligence and integrity” while serving both the party and the people of Uganda.
“I shall discharge my duties with honesty, diligence, and integrity and always act in the best interest of the party and the people of Uganda,” she declared to thunderous applause from the crowd.
The announcement comes just weeks after Stecia’s successful comeback concert at Serena Hotel, which was also marked by public reconciliations with fellow artists.
Her move into elective politics further underscores a growing trend of Ugandan entertainers transitioning into public leadership roles.
The National Peasants’ Party, originally founded in 2004 by Elias Wamala, had been largely dormant since failing to field a presidential candidate in the 2006 elections. The party’s initial nominee, Elias Wamala Segujja, was disqualified by the Electoral Commission for failing to meet nomination criteria.
After nearly two decades of inactivity, the NPP underwent a rebranding and was officially updated in the Uganda Gazette in April 2025. Under Stecia’s leadership, the party is gearing up to contest in the 2026 general elections.
Stecia joins a growing list of Ugandan entertainers who have transitioned into political roles, following in the footsteps of Bobi Wine, the late Kato Lubwama, Hillary Kiyaga (Dr Hilderman), Nina Roz, Jose Chameleone, Big Eye, Mr. Mosh, Mathias Walukagga, and Kayemba Solo.
With Uganda’s next election season fast approaching, more artists are expected to make political bids, further blurring the lines between showbiz and public service.
