The Democratic Front (DF) parliamentary aspirant for Kawempe South, Fatima Nansubuga , has pledged transformative and uncompromising leadership, declaring her readiness to reclaim the constituency’s voice in Parliament after nearly a decade of ineffective representation if elected on 15 January 2026.
Speaking during the Kawempe South Parliamentary Debate hosted by NBS Television on Sunday, Nansubuga presented herself as a principled, action-oriented leader committed to genuine service delivery and legislative impact.
Widely known among her supporters as the “Storm Lady of Action” and the “Iron Lady of Works,” Nansubuga emphasized her reputation as a leader driven by integrity and results rather than personal gain.
“I am known by many as the Storm Lady of Action or the Iron Lady of Works; a woman who drives change and cannot be bought off,” she said.
Nansubuga criticized the long-standing lack of effective advocacy for Kawempe South in Parliament, noting that despite repeated elections, the constituency’s concerns have failed to gain meaningful attention at the national level.
“Kawempe South has not had proper representation for about ten years. Over time, we have elected leaders, but our voices have not been heard on the floor of Parliament,” she said.
She underscored her preparedness for national leadership, attributing it to her grounding within the Democratic Front, which she said prioritizes ideological clarity, ethical leadership, and holistic training of its members.
“I have been well-prepared through a political party that trains leaders holistically. Given the opportunity, I will spearhead legislation that will benefit Kawempe residents,” she said.
Nansubuga is set to face Ddamulira Faisal of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Ssenkungu Hassan of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Madina Ntale Nsereko of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Dafala Ssekanjako of the Common Man’s Party (CMP), as well as independent candidates Muhammed Ssenyonga, Musa Kyagulanyi, Roy Ssemboga, and Umar Nsubuga.
All are seeking to replace outgoing legislator Bashir Kazibwe Mbazira, who has represented the constituency since 2021 under the National Unity Platform (NUP).
A former president of the Uganda Journalists Association, Kazibwe Mbazira won the Kawempe South parliamentary seat with 26,855 votes, trouncing NRM’s Solomon Mayanja, who garnered 6,818 votes, while then-incumbent Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga of the Forum for Democratic Change came third with 3,000 votes.
