By Former Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa is set to launch a new political party The Common Man’s Party ahead of the 2026 general elections, with the traditional “Lusaniya” platter as its official symbol.
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Munyagwa, known for his populist style and sharp political rhetoric, revealed during a radio interview that the party is a rebranded version of the Uganda Economic Party, restructured to prioritize the interests of ordinary Ugandans whom he says have been neglected by both the ruling party and mainstream opposition.
“This party belongs to the street vendor, the boda boda rider, the village teacher not to billionaires or career politicians. The Lusaniya symbolizes our commitment to a shared table of dignity, justice, and equal opportunity,” Munyagwa said.
He confirmed he is the founding president of the party and will run for president in the upcoming 2026 elections.
The official launch and swearing-in of party leaders was initially scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, but has been postponed to avoid clashing with the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) convention, which took place on the same day yesterday
“We don’t believe in political chaos. We stepped back out of respect for fellow opposition actors. We’re not competing with them we’re completing the struggle for a truly people-led government,” Munyagwa said.
He added that a new launch date will be announced soon, with mobilization teams already preparing grassroots engagements across the country.
Munyagwa, a former member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), said he left party politics to start a movement grounded in the realities of Uganda’s common citizens. He criticized both the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and established opposition parties for “abandoning bread-and-butter issues” like food prices, unemployment, land evictions, and informal sector struggles.
“We are here to restore the dignity of the poor. This is not about the State House it’s about the state of the home,” he emphasized.
Munyagwa said the party’s Lusaniya symbol represents “a shared table for all Ugandans regardless of tribe, religion, or class.
