Kivumbi, who is also the chairperson of the Buganda parliamentary Caucus, replacing the Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, who was suspended by the Party over the controversial 500 million service awards.
The Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad
Muwanga Kivumbi has been appointed Deputy President of National Unity
Platform-NUP Buganda Region.
Kivumbi, who is also the Chairperson of the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus, replaces the Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, who was suspended by the Party over
the controversial 500 million service award.
The other appointments announced by the NUP Secretary-General David Rubongoya include Jacqueline Tukamushaba, the new Deputy President for Western Uganda, replacing the late Jolly Mugisha who passed on last year.
Benjamin Katana will be the NUP representative at the National Consultative Forum, Geoffrey Bwambale has been appointed as Deputy Secretary for Youth in Western Uganda, and Reverend Ben Byamugisha will serve as Head for Elderly in Western Uganda.
Harriet Ageno has been appointed as Secretary for Policy in the Lango sub-region while Julius Magamba will oversee affairs related to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as the Secretary for PWDs in NUP.
Kivumbi expressed gratitude to the party for the appointment. He pledged to support
NUP's plan to take leadership and oust the ruling NRM regime, while also
fostering young leaders. "When we started in politics, we aimed to
re-establish strong political parties. However, our focus has shifted, and we
are now fighting against a dictatorial regime filled with corrupt individuals
who have plundered our country's resources," Kivumbi said.
Kivumbi stated that one of the regime's most potent
weapons has been instilling fear among Ugandans, which must be overcome to stand against the injustices and poor leadership that have kept the
country in a state of backwardness.
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Tukamushaba, emphasized the importance of developing
courage and resilience in the fight for freedom, not just for themselves, but
for all Ugandans who see NUP as their only hope for a better future.
"People are looking up to us as a new source of
hope, as a new saviour. When the time comes to go out and vote, let us make our
voices heard. After all, if we speak out, we risk persecution, but if we remain
silent, we will still suffer. So, let us fight for our freedom while we still
have the opportunity."Tukamushaba said.