By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Member of Parliament for Kawempe South who went to the August House on National Unity Platform, (NUP) Party ticket has officially defected to Mpuuga’s Democratic Front.
Announcing Hon. Mbaziira Kazibwe Bashiir’s defection today, Saturday, 21st June, 2025, Mpuuga posted on X saying, “Unveiling our newest signing Hon @ Mbaziira Kazibwe Bashiir MP for Kawempe South. Welcome to the winning team.”
Kazibwe’s defection follows the expression of interest by Bobi Wine’s brother, Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu to contest for Kawempe South MP Seat in the 2026 General elections.
Chairman Nyanzi, submitted his credentials to the National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee, expressing interest in contesting for the Kawempe South MP seat on the party’s ticket on Friday, 20th June, 2025.
Kaziibwe won the 2021 elections with 26, 855 votes beating his closest challenger, NRM’s Solomon Mayanja who managed 6,818 votes under the National Unity Platform (NUP) Party.
