Mpuuga Launches New Political Party Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kampala – Embattled Parliamentary Commissioner and former Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, has officially unveiled a new political party—Democratic Front (DF)—as he charts a fresh political path ahead of the 2026 general elections.

The Democratic Front, whose symbol is a large tree and whose official colours are blue, orange, and green, was registered with the Electoral Commission on May 6, 2025, following the successful transformation and renaming of the little-known Green Partisan Party.

According to the Electoral Commission, DF met all legal requirements for the change of particulars, and the new certificate of registration was duly issued.

Speaking at the launch, Mpuuga revealed that the party will operate under the broader Democratic Alliance, a coalition of like-minded parties seeking to challenge the status quo. He emphasized the need for a united democratic front to offer credible alternatives to Ugandans disillusioned by both the ruling NRM and the divided opposition.

The event drew several notable political figures, including Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader Michael Mabikke, Kimanya-Kabonero MP Dr. Abed Bwanika, Entebbe Municipality MP Michael Kakembo, and Masaka City Woman MP Juliet Kakande, among others.

Leaders of the Democratic Alliance at the launch of the DF

Mpuuga said the party’s national leadership structure will soon be unveiled, with consultations ongoing to form an inclusive and dynamic team.

The Democratic Front becomes one of Uganda’s newest political parties, joining the likes of the People’s Front for Freedom, a party recently registered by the FDC Katonga faction led by Dr. Kizza Besigye, Erias Lukwago, and others.

However, political analysts have noted that Mpuuga faces a formidable task in mobilizing grassroots support, particularly in Buganda, where the National Unity Platform (NUP) maintains significant influence.

With the addition of DF, Uganda now has over 40 registered political parties, most of which have struggled to gain meaningful traction on the ground. Whether the Democratic Front can defy the odds and emerge as a viable political force remains to be seen.