Lukyamuzi The Man ends decade-long political silence
Clad in a distinctive overcoat made from a refined barkcloth, a signature of his cultural pride, Lukyamuzi arrived at the nomination centre in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb, on October 24, 2025, to rousing cheers from people who were seated in the waiting tent and supporters of the Conservative Party (CP), for which he is the flag-bearer.
Lukyamuzi’s comeback sets the stage for a fierce contest. (Credit: Miriam Namutebi)
Once celebrated for his eloquence and colourful personality in Parliament, the 72-year-old told journalists shortly after his nomination that he was returning to give his people a “fair and honest representation. (All Photos by Miriam Namutebi) John Ken Lukyamuzi
KAMPALA - A decade of being in political doldrums, veteran legislator and outspoken federalist John Ken Lukyamuzi, aka Lukyamuzi The Man, has returned to the ballot, promising to reclaim the Rubaga South Member of Parliament seat.
Clad in a distinctive overcoat made from a refined barkcloth, a signature of his cultural pride, Lukyamuzi arrived at the nomination centre in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb, on October 24, 2025, to rousing cheers from people who were seated in the waiting tent and supporters of the Conservative Party (CP), for which he is the flag-bearer.
His entry sparked excitement among onlookers, many breaking into chants of “The Man, The Man!” as he stepped forward to be nominated.
Once celebrated for his eloquence and colourful personality in Parliament, the 72-year-old told journalists shortly after his nomination that he was returning to give his people a “fair and honest representation.
He vowed to use his renewed platform to push for constitutional reforms and to challenge what he described as Uganda’s ‘incomplete independence’.
The veteran legislator, recently admitted in an interview, that he missed the House and believes Ugandans still need a voice that speaks truth to power.
Lukyamuzi’s comeback sets the stage for a fierce contest.
He faces incumbent Aloysius Mukasa, running as an independent after losing the NUP flag, alongside Musa Mbazira of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Alex Bukenya of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and Dora Nalubega of the Democratic Party (DP), among others.
The nomination day also saw other famous political figures making notable returns.
Singh Katongole of the NRM, another familiar face, bounced back to the ballot in Lubaga North, pledging to revive the constituency through improved infrastructure, youth empowerment, and inclusive leadership.
Former Rubaga Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Herbert Anderson Burora, entered the race for Nakawa East under the NRM, while activist Nana Mwafrika Mbarikiwa and former MP Michael Kabaziguruka both joined the contest under the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) for Kampala Woman MP and Nakawa East, respectively.
Media personality Miles Apuuli Rwamiti also joined the race in Nakawa West, representing the Common Man’s Party.
By close of the day, Kampala’s Regional Returning Officer, Rashim Hasakya, confirmed that 67 aspirants had been nominated on day two, which ended the nomination exercise. This brings the total to 113 of the candidates nominated in Kampala.