Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga | |
|---|---|
| President of the Common Man's Party (CMP) | |
| Assumed office February 2025 | |
| Chairperson,COSASE | |
| In office 2019–2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdu Katuntu |
| Member of Parliament for Kawempe South | |
| In office 2017–2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Bashir Kazibwe Mbaziira |
| Mayor,Kawempe Division | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 (age 45–46) Murwera,Mahyoro Sub-county,Kitagwenda District |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Political party | former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) member |
| Education | LLB (Makerere University),Diploma in Law (Law Development Centre) |
| Alma mater | Makerere University,Law Development Centre |
| Occupation | Lawyer,Politician |
| Known for | Former COSASE Chairperson,Former MP Kawempe South |
Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga also known as Mugati Gwa Bata (buttered bread) (born in 1979) is a Ugandan lawyer and politician formally affiliated to Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as secretary for mobilization. [1] [2] He is a former Mayor of Kawempe Division and one term member of parliament for Kawempe South Constituency in the 10th Parliament [3] [4] in Kampala District currently contesting for presidency of Uganda under Common Man's Party,formerly the Uganda Economic Part as its Chairman. [1]
He is a former Chairperson for the Committee on Commissions,Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) in the Parliament of Uganda from 2019 to 2021. [4]
Munyagwa was born in Murwera,Mahyoro Sub-county,Kitagwenda District in Western Uganda. [5] He began his education at Mahyoro Primary School before joining Kitagwenda High School for his O-Level education. [2] [5] He joined Nakasero Secondary School for his high school education and before pursuing law,he enrolled for university studies at Makerere University in Commerce but did not complete due to financial constraints. [2] He later joined the Law Development Centre where he graduated with a diploma in Law and attained a Bachelors degree in Law from Makerere University. [2]
Munyagwa joined elective politics in 2011 and was elected Mayor of Kawempe Division under Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). [2] He gained popularity for his vocal criticism of government policies and his participation in opposition-led protests such as the Walk to Work demonstrations in 2011. [2]
He was Member of Parliament for Kawempe South Constituency in Uganda's eleventh Parliament on a Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) he however lost his seat the 2021 general election to former journalist Bashir Kazibwe Mbaziira of the National Unity Platform. [2] [6] [7]
Munyagwa was elected the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions,Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) in 2019,taking over from Abdu Katuntu. [8]
In February 2025,Munyagwa was sworn in as President of the Common Man's Party (CMP),a rebrand of the Uganda Economic Party. [9] [10] [11] [12] He announced plans to contest in the 2026 Ugandan presidential election. [9] [11]