Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga
Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga | |
|---|---|
| President of the Common Man's Party (CMP) | |
| Assumed office February 2025 | |
| Chairperson, COSASE | |
| In office 2019–2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdu Katuntu |
| Member of Parliament for Kawempe South | |
| In office 2017–2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Bashir Kazibwe Mbaziira |
| Mayor, Kawempe Division | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 (age 46–47) Murwera, Mahyoro Sub-county, Kitagwenda District |
| Party | former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) member |
| Education | LLB (Makerere University), Diploma in Law (Law Development Centre) |
| Alma mater | Makerere University, Law Development Centre |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
| Known for | Former COSASE Chairperson, Former MP Kawempe South |
Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga also known as Mugati Gwa Bata (buttered bread) (born in 1979) is a Ugandan lawyer and politician formally affiliated to Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as secretary for mobilization.[1][2] He is a former Mayor of Kawempe Division and one term member of parliament for Kawempe South Constituency in the 10th Parliament[3][4] in Kampala District currently contesting for presidency of Uganda under Common Man's Party, formerly the Uganda Economic Part as its Chairman.[1]
He is a former Chairperson for the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) in the Parliament of Uganda from 2019 to 2021.[4]
Early life and education
Munyagwa was born in Murwera, Mahyoro Sub-county, Kitagwenda District in Western Uganda.[5] He began his education at Mahyoro Primary School before joining Kitagwenda High School for his O-Level education.[2][5] He joined Nakasero Secondary School for his high school education and before pursuing law, he enrolled for university studies at Makerere University in Commerce but did not complete due to financial constraints.[2] He later joined the Law Development Centre where he graduated with a diploma in Law and attained a Bachelors degree in Law from Makerere University.[2]
Political career
Munyagwa joined elective politics in 2011 and was elected Mayor of Kawempe Division under Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).[2] He gained popularity for his vocal criticism of government policies and his participation in opposition-led protests such as the Walk to Work demonstrations in 2011.[2]
He was Member of Parliament for Kawempe South Constituency in Uganda's eleventh Parliament on a Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) he however lost his seat the 2021 general election to former journalist Bashir Kazibwe Mbaziira of the National Unity Platform.[2][6][7]
Munyagwa was elected the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) in 2019, taking over from Abdu Katuntu.[8]
Munyagwa contested for presidency for the 2026 Uganda elections.[9]
Formation of Common Man's Party
In February 2025, Munyagwa was sworn in as President of the Common Man's Party (CMP), a rebrand of the Uganda Economic Party.[10][11][12][13] He announced plans to contest in the 2026 Ugandan presidential election.[10][12]
See also
- Parliament of Uganda
- Politics of Uganda
- Kawempe Division
- 2026 General elections in Uganda
- Kasibante Robert
References
- ^ a b "Mubarak Munyagwa - Common Man's Party | 2026 Elections". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Who are candidates Bobi, Muntu, Munyagwa, Bulira?". Monitor. 2025-09-25. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "Mayor Munyagwa absconds from council meetings for three years". Monitor. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ^ a b Nantaba, Agnes (2019-03-28). "Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga: On how he missed becoming an army general". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b Rwamasyoro, Steven (2019-01-21). "Tracing Munyagwa's Childhood: He Hated School And Always Absconded To Sell Pancakes In Ibanda Town". Trumpet News. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "NUP is like a man lost in the wilderness unaware of what to do." Mubarak Munyagwa". HICGI News Agency. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ Buule, Kizito Moses (2022-02-17). "Musuubira okujjako Museveni nga mukyali mu kwetiriboosa, Munyagwa asekeredde ab'oludda oluvuganya". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ Kazooba, Lawrence (2019-06-13). "Profile: Cosase's 'comical' chairman Munyagwa struggles to look a serious person". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "Mubarak Munyagwa - Common Man's Party | 2026 Elections". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ a b Naimanye, Andrew Victor Mawanda. "Munyagwa Declares Common Man's Party as 'the New Force' Ahead of 2026 Polls". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ Naimanye, Andrew Victor Mawanda. "Munyagwa Demands More Security, Defends Highly Questioned French Over Kiswahili Proposal". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b "Munyagwa unveils new party". Monitor. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ Asiteza, Remmy (2025-07-15). "Munyagwa unveils Common Man's Party, vows to take on Museveni in 2026 presidential bid". Daily Express. Retrieved 2025-10-18.