Kivumbi Replaces Mpuuga as NUP Buganda Region Boss

Kivumbi succeeds Mathias Mpuuga, who was officially dismissed from the party during Thursday's National Consultative Meeting in Kampala.

Kivumbi Appointed NUP Vice-President for Buganda Region

Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been named the new Vice-President for Buganda Region in the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP).

Kivumbi succeeds Mathias Mpuuga, who was officially dismissed from the party during Thursday's media address in Kampala.

Mpuuga, the former Leader of the Opposition, fell out with the party last year following controversy over a Shs500 million service award. He has since established a political pressure group, the Democratic Alliance.

Kivumbi, who chairs the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee, was appointed by NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine.

His appointment was subsequently approved by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). He will serve in an acting capacity until June, when the party’s next delegates’ conference is scheduled.

“The ball is now in your court,” NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya said during the announcement.

In addition to Kivumbi’s appointment, other acting officials were also named. Jacqueline Tukamushaba was appointed Vice-President for the Western Region, replacing the late Joly Mugisha.

Harriet Ageno takes over as Secretary for Policy, succeeding the late Toret Akecha, while Benjamin Katana has been named the NUP representative on the National Consultative Forum.

All the appointees will hold their positions in an acting capacity until June, as NUP moves to strengthen its leadership ahead of the forthcoming political season.