Makindye West Member of Parliament aspirant under the Democratic Front (DF) flag, David Musiri, has pledged to make education the cornerstone of his legislative agenda, emphasizing that access to quality education is a fundamental right for every Ugandan.
Speaking during the Makindye West Parliamentary Debate hosted by NBS Television on Wednesday, Musiri passionately called for government accountability in ensuring that all children receive free and meaningful education.
“Education is a right. In everything we seek to do as a country, we must put education first — even when it comes to budget appropriation. We are seeing an alarming number of dropouts in primary schools because children are not finding value in the current education system. The government must fully take on the responsibility of education as it is a right, not a privilege,” Musiri said.
Beyond his political aspirations, Musiri is known for his athletic background. He has played football with Katwe United and holds a bantamweight boxing title with the Katwe Boxing Club, a reflection of his deep community roots and commitment to youth empowerment through sports.
Addressing issues of governance and representation, Musiri expressed frustration with the current state of political leadership, calling for a shift toward competence and integrity in Parliament.
“It baffles me to see individuals who haven’t gone to school but use money to buy votes. We need to send brains to Parliament — people who understand their oversight role and can hold government accountable,” he said.
Musiri also criticized the poor quality of public infrastructure projects, citing Mukwano Road, which developed potholes just two months after construction, as a symbol of systemic corruption and negligence.
“Mukwano Road took years to get constructed but developed potholes within two months. Where do you find that? This is why we need serious oversight in Parliament,” he said.
Musiri is no stranger to the political scene. In 2021, he sought the Makindye West Member of Parliament seat under the National Unity Platform (NUP) but lost the party flag to Allan Ssewanyana. In the subsequent election cycle, he petitioned the NUP tribunal, contesting the decision to award the Makindye West flag to Zahra Luyirika, arguing that she had initially aimed to contest for the Kampala Woman MP position before shifting her ambitions to Makindye West.
Following the dispute, Musiri made a strategic move to the Democratic Front (DF), where he now seeks to advance his vision of an educated, transparent, and accountable Uganda.
“I know Parliament is one of the key arms of government where a lot can be done. With the right leadership, we can transform this country through education, transparency, and service to the people,” Musiri said.
Musiri is set to face incumbent Allan Ssewanyana who has represented the constituency since 2016, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Speaker Zahara Luyirika of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Doreen Keita Kagabi of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Kanyangoga Moses Rukundo of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and Namuyaba Safina of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) in what is gearing up to be a heated race ahead of the 2026 general elections