Uganda Governance Monitor
← Uganda Governance Monitor

Incumbent MP David Muhumuza withdraws candidacy for Mwenge North County, Kyenjojo

Election Related Single source Kyenjojo 9 Dec 2025 Severity: 1/5

David Muhumuza, the sitting MP for Mwenge North County in Kyenjojo District, withdrew his candidacy for the coming parliamentary election in a letter dated 9 December 2025 to the Electoral Commission's district registrar, according to Nile Post. In the letter he said he stepped down for the unity of his constituency and that the decision was made freely without duress. The article says the withdrawal is expected to benefit NRM candidate Lawrence Akuguzibwe.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

Sources

Something wrong or missing? Write to ugmonitor@ceger.org with the link and your source.