MPUUGA IS NOT AN NRM WATCHDOG OR SPY BUT REFORMIST
Mpuuga called on young people to take an active role in envisioning a new Uganda and assured them of the party’s willingness to work with all Ugandans to achieve a more inclusive political landscape.
By OTAI JAMES
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba (born 12 October 1975) is a Ugandan politician, lawyer, and teacher who served as the Leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2024.
The proprietor of Determine school
He served as the area member of Parliament for Masaka District from 2011 to 2021
He is the current Member of Parliament representing Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, a newly created constituency following the elevation of Masaka Municipality into a city.
Mpuuga also served as Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Political party led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) From 2021 to 2024 when he was suspended by the party.
Mpuuga was born on 12 October 1975 to the late Vincent Nsamba and Gertrude Nsamba.
He was born in the present-day Lwengo District in Central Uganda.
Mpuuga went to Kyamaganda Boys Demonstration School for his primary education which he completed in 1987 and joined Masaka Secondary School, completing his UCE exams in 1992. He would later enroll at Nakyenyi Senior Secondary School for his A-levels, finishing in 1994.
Mpuuga later joined Makerere University to study a Bachelor of Arts in Education course in 2009.
He also holds an MA in economics from Makerere University and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree he attained from the same university in 2016.
He later enrolled at the Law Development Centre (LDC) graduating with a Postgraduate diploma in legal practice in 2020.
President Museveni, has this to say about the opposition leader “Such a lengthy rule is frightening and detrimental. Those who have been governed for so long must be having a problem,” he said.
Mpuuga called on young people to take an active role in envisioning a new Uganda and assured them of the party’s willingness to work with all Ugandans to achieve a more inclusive political landscape.
“We need a political landscape where we can converse with our NRM brothers. When we assume power, we shall protect you the NRM, we shall not harbor you, but we shall be better than you."
Regional Coordinator for Teso, Pascal Amuriat, emphasized the party’s focus on equitable distribution of national resources and inclusive governance.
“This party is focused on democratic change for the betterment of our people. We invite various political actors to join us in shaping Uganda’s democracy,” he said.
Amuriat also highlighted major challenges facing the region, including youth unemployment, education setbacks, insecurity, and unresolved cattle compensation claims.
Looking ahead, Mpuuga announced that the party will soon hold elections for local leadership across the country to rally individuals “who are ready for change and committed to rebuilding Uganda.”
