Kampala, Uganda – Former Kawempe South Member of Parliament, Mubarak Munyagwa, has officially returned to the political frontline, taking the oath as president of the newly rebranded Common Man’s Party, previously known as the Uganda Economic Party at Jacaranda Gardens in Rubaga.
The swearing-in ceremony, held in Kampala today, marked a dramatic political comeback for the outspoken former legislator, who pledged to lead a movement that prioritizes the everyday struggles of Uganda’s working-class citizens.
“We are tired of elite-driven politics. It is time for the ordinary Ugandan to take center stage,” Munyagwa declared after taking his oath, drawing cheers from party faithful.
The Uganda Economic Party was initially registered on December 14, 2004, but had remained dormant for nearly two decades.
With less than a year to the 2026 General Election, the party’s resurgence under the banner of the common man is widely seen as part of a broader trend of political rebranding ahead of the high-stakes vote.
According to officials, the official rebranding process is ongoing, with documents submitted to the Electoral Commission for gazetting.
Party Secretary General Bigirwa Moses noted that while the paperwork is still being finalized, the leadership has already hit the ground running in mobilization efforts.
“Our priority now is grassroots sensitization. We are building a party of the people, by the people, for the people,” Bigirwa said.
Munyagwa, known for his wit and controversial remarks during his tenure in Parliament, has vowed to challenge both the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and what he called the opposition aristocracy.
“The opposition has become too cozy with the status quo. We are here to shake the system,” he added, signaling potential confrontations with traditional opposition parties.
The revival of the Common Man’s Party adds to a growing list of political formations gearing up for the 2026 polls, a race already heating up with party defections, fundraising drives, and youth mobilization.
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