Muwada Nkunyingi
Muwada Nkunyingi | |
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| Member of Parliament (Uganda) | |
| Assumed office 12 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu |
| Constituency | Kyadondo County East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi 27 July 1982 Kabubu Manyangwa, Uganda |
| Party | NUP |
| Children | 4 |
| Education |
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| Website | x |
Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi (born 27 July 1982) also popularly known as Muwada Nkunyingi, is a Ugandan politician and lawyer, he is the Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda's Central Region.[1][2]
Early life and education
Muwada was born on 27 July 1982. He began his education at Kisaasi Primary School, and later attended Kololo High School for his O-level studies.[3] For A-level, he continued at Gombe Secondary School. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Law and subsequently a Master of Laws.[4]
Legal career and advocacy
As an advocate, Nkunyingi petitioned the Electoral Commission to release President Museveni's academic documents submitted in the 2016 elections—citing concerns over vetting and constitutional requirements.[5][6][7]
Political career and affiliations
He first contested the Kyadondo East parliamentary seat as an independent in 2016 but lost, garnering around 7,560 votes.[8] He then won in 2021, running under the National Unity Platform (NUP).[9][10]
Parliamentary tenure and shadow cabinet role
As MP, Muwada has served as the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs,[11] where he has raised several concerns:[12]
- Criticized Uganda's large UN delegation as wasteful and called for support to stranded nationals.[13][14]
- Issued warnings regarding deteriorating diplomatic relations, including ambassadors being recalled or declared persona non grata.[15]
References
- ^ New Vision, Reporter. "Know your Member of Parliament: Muwada Nkuyingi". New Vision. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "What you need to know about Kyadondo East MP candidates". Monitor. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ New Vision, Reporter. "He served as a speaker for the East African Muslim Center". Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Flash Uganda, Media. "Who is Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, wife, family, tribe, relationship with Robert Kyagulanyi, William Sitenda Sebalu, Apollo Kantiti, and Male Sowedi Kayongo, National Unity Platform (NUP), People Power Movement, early life and education of the current Kyadondo East constituency Member of Parliament (MP) in Uganda". Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Jonah, Kirabo. "Muwada To EC: I asked for Museveni's academic documents not Explanation". Nile Post. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Ivan, Mubiru (21 September 2020). "Electoral Commission refuses to issue Museveni academic documents to city lawyer". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Lawyer petitions EC over Museveni's academic papers". New Vision. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ Visible, Polls. "Nkunyingi Muwada Candidate for Constituency Representative (MP) - Kyadondo East". Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Uganda's Election, Commission. "Directly Elected Member of Parliament" (PDF). Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Ivan, Mubiru. "Lumbuye is still in Turkey, Minister Oryem doesn't know what he is talking about, NUP lawyer claims". watch dog uganda. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Prisca, Wanyenya. "The Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Muwada Nkunyingi, raised the issue in the 2025/26 Alternative Ministerial Policy Statement for the ..." Parliament Watch Ug. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ Mugabi, Sam Ibanda. "Diplomatic Woes: Shadow Minister Calls for Urgent Foreign Policy Overhaul". Nilepost News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ Prisca, Wanyenya. "Criticized Uganda's large UN delegation as wasteful and called for support to stranded nationals". Parliament Watch Ug. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Matovu, Muhamadi. "Opposition MPs protest "wasteful " 71-member delegation sent to UN General Assembly". Nilepost News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ Matovu, Muhamadi. "Nkunyingi urges gov't to apologise to U.S. Ambassador over Muhoozi's alleged threats". Nilepost News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.