Muwada Nkunyingi
Muwada Nkunyingi | |
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| Member of Parliament (Uganda) | |
| Assumed office 12 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu |
| Constituency | Kyadondo County East |
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| Born | Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi 27 July 1982 Kabubu Manyangwa, Uganda |
| Political party | NUP |
| Children | 4 |
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Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi (born 27 July 1982) also popularly known as [1] Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi, is a Ugandan politician, lawyer and activists, he is the Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda's Central Region.[2]
Early life and education
He began his education at Kisaasi Primary School, and later attended Kololo High School for his O-level studies.[3] For A-levels, he continued at Gombe Secondary School. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Law and subsequently a Master of Laws, equipping him for a legal and political career.[4]
Legal career and advocacy
[5] As an advocate, Nkunyingi has taken bold stances, including petitioning the Electoral Commission to release President Museveni's academic documents[6] submitted in the 2016 elections—citing concerns over vetting and constitutional requirements.[7]
Political career and affiliations
He first contested the Kyadondo East parliamentary seat as an independent in 2016 but lost, garnering around 7,560 votes.[8] He then won in 2021, running under the National Unity Platform (NUP).[9][10] Former MP Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) was his immediate predecessor, and Nkunyingi has vowed to build on his legacy by continuing health and land rights advocacy.
Parliamentary tenure and shadow cabinet role
As MP, he has served as the [11] Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs,[12] where he has raised several concerns:
- Criticized Uganda's large[13] UN delegation as wasteful and called for support to stranded nationals.[14]
- Issued[15] warnings regarding deteriorating diplomatic relations, including ambassadors being recalled or declared persona non grata.
- Advocated for improved travel advisories and policies to protect Ugandans abroad.
Incidents and public engagement
- [16] He was barred from attending the Commonwealth Speakers’ Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo, despite a formal invitation, a move he described as politically motivated suppression by the Special Forces Command.
- He has been vocal in response to tragedies in his constituency. For example, following the Kiteezi garbage landslide, critics noted that, despite early warnings from NEMA, he did not sufficiently mobilize action or lobbying—raising questions about preventative leadership[17][18][19]
References
- ^ Monitor, Reporter (29 June 2017). "What you need to know about Kyadondo East MP candidates". Monitor.co.ug.
- ^ New Vision, Reporter. "Know your Member of Parliament: Muwada Nkuyingi". New Vision. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ New Vision, Reporter. "He served as a speaker for the East African Muslim Center". Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Flash Uganda, Media. "Who is Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, wife, family, tribe, relationship with Robert Kyagulanyi, William Sitenda Sebalu, Apollo Kantiti, and Male Sowedi Kayongo, National Unity Platform (NUP), People Power Movement, early life and education of the current Kyadondo East constituency Member of Parliament (MP) in Uganda". Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Lawyer petitions EC over Museveni's academic paper". New Vision. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Ivan, Mubiru. "Electoral Commission refuses to issue Museveni academic documents to city lawyer". watch dog uganda. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ Jonah, Kirabo. "Muwada To EC: I asked for Museveni's academic documents not Explanation". Nile Post. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Visible, Polls. "Nkunyingi Muwada Candidate for Constituency Representative (MP) - Kyadondo East". Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Uganda's Election, Commission. "Directly Elected Member of Parliament" (PDF). Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Ivan, Mubiru. "Lumbuye is still in Turkey, Minister Oryem doesn't know what he is talking about, NUP lawyer claims". watch dog uganda. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Sam Ibanda, Mugabi. "The Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Muwada Nkunyingi, has sounded the alarm over Uganda's deteriorating diplomatic representation abroad". Nile Post. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ Prisca, Wanyenya. "The Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Muwada Nkunyingi, raised the issue in the 2025/26 Alternative Ministerial Policy Statement for the ..." Parliament Watch Ug. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ Muhamadi, Matovu. "Opposition MpsProtest Wasteful 71 member Delegation Sent To Un General Assembly". Nile Post. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Prisca, Wanyenya. "Criticized Uganda's large UN delegation as wasteful and called for support to stranded nationals". Parliament Watch Ug. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Muhamadi, Matovu. "Nkunyingi urges gov't to apologise to U.S. Ambassador". Nile Post. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Busiinge, Aggrey (4 January 2024). "I've been ousted from Commonwealth conference, says MP Nkunyingi". The Black Examiner. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Ssuubi, Devon (14 August 2024). "Kiteezi disaster: Kampala in urgent garbage crisis". The Observer. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Kiteezi Landfill to be decommissioned After Tragic Collapse". Parliament of Uganda. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Kalema, Stephen (16 August 2024). "Kiteezi tragedy: Did KCCA stay silent despite being aware of the hazardous landfill conditions?". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 12 August 2025.