Africa-Press – Uganda. The National Peasants Party (NPP) has expanded its political footprint in Mityana District by nominating four parliamentary candidates for the 2026 general elections. Party leaders say this move signals a shift in the district’s political landscape, with NPP poised to challenge the dominance of established parties.
Among the nominees is Faustina Nalubega Bitaano, who will contest for the Mityana Municipality parliamentary seat. A former member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Nalubega said she joined NPP after being denied a party ticket by her previous party.
“I have been seeking to serve the people of Mityana for years. When I realized that politics in some parties is more about favoritism than service, I chose a platform that believes in fairness and the ordinary citizen,” Nalubega said.
“The people of Mityana Municipality deserve accountable leadership and real change, not empty promises.”
Nalubega also revealed that her decision to switch from contesting the district woman MP seat to the municipality position was motivated by what she described as poor service delivery in the area, which she believes has hindered development.
“What pushed me most was the lack of effective representation in the municipality. People’s voices have been ignored for too long,” she added.
According to NPP President Robert Kasibante, fielding candidates in Mityana demonstrates the party’s growing strength and confidence ahead of the elections.
“We are here to prove that NPP is not a small party. We have built solid grassroots support in Mityana and beyond. Wherever we have presented candidates, we are confident they will win because the people are ready for change,” Kasibante stated.
The other NPP parliamentary candidates in Mityana include Ssenabulya Steven for Mityana South, Kyenswa Ivan for Mityana North, and Lubega John Festo for Busujju Constituency.
Kasibante emphasized that the party’s agenda will focus on empowering farmers, fighting corruption, and promoting equitable development, values he says align with the needs of rural communities.
“The National Peasants Party was founded to give a voice to the ordinary Ugandan—the farmer, the trader, the youth who feels forgotten. Our message is simple: it’s time for leadership that listens,” he noted.
With its new faces and community-centered platform, NPP’s entry into Mityana is expected to intensify competition in the 2026 elections, as voters weigh their choices between established politicians and reform-minded contenders.
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