Kampala Central is set for a heated contest in the 2026 elections as new entrants and political heavyweights vie to replace long-serving MP Muhammad Nsereko, who has represented the constituency since 2011.
Leading the pack is Lewis Rubongoya of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the party’s Secretary-General. He has promised transparent and accountable leadership in the city.
“Kampala deserves leaders who listen and act in the interests of the people, not for personal gain,” Rubongoya said after his nomination.
Moses Muhangi, an independent candidate and president of the Uganda Boxing Federation, is running on a youth empowerment platform centered on sports development.
“I am already grounded in talent development, and it will be easy for me to use sports as a tool to uplift our young people,” he stated.
NRM flagbearer Minsa Kabanda, the current Minister for Kampala, has vowed to champion the welfare of market women and residents of informal settlements while challenging the notion that the ruling party cannot win in the city.
“We are going to change the narrative. The people of Kampala Central deserve inclusive development, and the NRM has the means to deliver it,” she said.
Other candidates in the race include Abraham Luzzi and Suzan Kushaba, adding further competition to an already crowded field.
With each contender appealing to different voter segments — from youth and women to the urban poor — Kampala Central is emerging as one of the most closely watched parliamentary battles ahead of the 2026 elections.
