The President of the Common Man’s Party (CMP) and former Kawempe South MP, Mubarak Munyagwa, has placed healthcare reform at the heart of his 2026 presidential campaign, promising a compulsory national health insurance scheme for all Ugandans.
Speaking after collecting his nomination forms on Wednesday, Munyagwa said every citizen would contribute Shs20,000 annually to access free medical services nationwide.
“Health is a right, not a privilege,” he emphasized. “This scheme will ensure that no Ugandan is left behind because of their inability to pay for healthcare.”
Munyagwa, who left the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in June 2024 citing “poor management,” also unveiled plans to make sweeping policy changes, including Uganda’s withdrawal from the East African Community.
“The first thing I would do is withdraw Uganda from the East African Community,” he said. “This bloc has offered no tangible benefits to the ordinary Ugandan. Our focus must be on policies that directly improve the lives of our citizens.”
He ruled out joining the National Unity Platform (NUP), criticizing it as “poorly managed” and overly influenced by the personal interests of its leadership.
“I have spent years in opposition parties that promised change but delivered little,” Munyagwa said. “Ugandans deserve leadership that works for the people, not personal interests.”
- By centering his campaign on universal healthcare, Munyagwa positions himself as a candidate aiming to tackle one of Uganda’s most pressing social challenges, appealing to citizens frustrated with high medical costs and limited access to quality care.
