The President of the Common Man’s Party (CMP) and former Kawempe South Member of Parliament, Mubarak Munyagwa, has officially picked presidential nomination forms ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general election.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday after collecting the forms, Munyagwa unveiled his campaign vision, promising bold policy changes if elected.
“The first thing I would do is withdraw Uganda from the East African Community,” he said, arguing that the regional bloc has not delivered tangible benefits to ordinary Ugandans. “Our focus must be on policies that directly improve the lives of our citizens.”
On healthcare, Munyagwa pledged sweeping reforms, including the introduction of a mandatory national health insurance scheme. Under the plan, every Ugandan would contribute Shs20,000 annually in exchange for free medical services.
“Health is a right, not a privilege. This scheme will ensure that no Ugandan is left behind because of their inability to pay for healthcare.”
Munyagwa, who quit the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in June 2024 citing “poor management” under the current leadership, also ruled out joining the National Unity Platform (NUP), which he described as “poorly managed” and dominated by its leadership’s personal interests.
“I have spent years in opposition parties that promised change but delivered little,” he said. “Ugandans deserve leadership that works for the people, not personal interests.”
