Mityana: Seven Candidates Target Kalwanga's Busujju MP Seat

In Busujju County, politics is no longer just a subject of national concern it’s a way of life. From trading centers to roadside boda boda stages, conversations are increasingly centered on one thing who will represent the constituency in the 12th Parliament.

Located in Mityana District, Busujju is currently represented by David Kalwanga Lukyamuzi, a native of Nawangiri village in Butayunja.

Since 2016, Kalwanga has steadily built his political brand, but with the 2026 general elections on the horizon, new contenders are lining up to challenge his grip on the seat.

Spanning 179 villages across five sub-counties Malangala, Kakindu, Butayunja, Maanyi, and Banda. Busujju has become a hotspot of political activity.

Posters of aspiring candidates now dot the roads and public spaces, signaling a competitive and potentially transformative race.

Seven aspirants have so far declared their intentions to unseat Kalwanga. Among them are three members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) veteran politician Vincent Nyanzi, Kalyesubula Noah, and notably, Saul Nyakana Kalwanga the biological brother of the incumbent MP.

Their presence alone speaks volumes about the political pressure facing the current legislator.

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), to which Kalwanga belongs, is also grappling with internal rivalry.

Three members Garvin Kasirye (son of the late Gen. Kasirye Ggwanga), local trader Juma Ssennabulya , and Stanley Kayemba have thrown their hats into the ring, challenging their own party’s incumbent.

Meanwhile, Dr. Pontian Kabeera is contesting as an independent candidate, promising an alternative to partisan politics. All seven aspirants are men, making it a male-dominated race.

As the political tide rises, Hon. Kalwanga is standing his ground, confident that his service record will speak for him at the polls.

“Busujju in 2016 is not the Busujju of today,” Kalwanga said in a recent interview. “From better roads to expanded access to education, I’ve walked with the people, not above them. I am not a stranger to their needs.”

Kalwanga insists his connection to the grassroots and achievements over two terms give him an edge over the new contenders. Still, with political loyalty shifting rapidly, nothing is guaranteed.

His own brother, Saul Nyakana Kalwanga, who is running on the NRM ticket, is among those advocating for a new direction.

“It’s time for leadership that prioritizes community needs above political affiliation,” Saul noted. “I’m not here to attack anyone, but to offer development-focused, people-centered leadership.”

For Garvin Kasirye, carrying the legacy of his late father, Gen. Kasirye Ggwanga, comes with high expectations and a mission.

“Busujju’s youth need someone who understands their aspirations employment, technology, and opportunity. I am that bridge,” Kasirye told supporters at a recent gathering.

Vincent Nyanzi, who lost to Kalwanga in 2021, remains optimistic about a political comeback, banking on his experience and longstanding service networks.

“Leadership is earned, not inherited. I’ve served Busujju before, and I’m ready to serve again with even greater commitment,” said Nyanzi.

In the 2021 elections, Kalwanga won with a commanding 19,174 votes. His closest rival, Nyanzi, garnered 10,198. Independent candidate Godfrey Kato managed just 133 votes, while DP’s Robert Mugambwa finished with 72 votes.

Now, as the 2026 race gathers momentum, voters say they are watching closely.

With political temperatures rising and seven candidates in the mix, Busujju is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested constituencies in Mityana District.

As campaigns intensify and alliances shift, the big question remains: will Kalwanga hold onto his seat, or will Busujju usher in a new face?

One thing is clear the race is on, and the people of Busujju are paying attention.