NUP’s Parliamentary Strength Grows: Tally of Confirmed MPs Reaches 50

As the Uganda Electoral Commission continues to declare results from the January 15, 2026, general elections, the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has seen a significant number of its candidates confirmed as winners in parliamentary races. Sources tracking the outcomes, including social media updates from party supporters and observers, indicate that the tally of confirmed NUP MPs has now reached 50 with indications that additional declarations could push the figure higher in the coming days.

The list, compiled from various reports and shared widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), highlights NUP’s strong performance particularly in urban areas, central Uganda, and select districts in regions like Busoga and Buganda. These victories come despite widespread allegations of electoral irregularities, including internet blackouts, delays in polling, and claims of vote rigging, which marred the process according to opposition leaders and international observers.

Here is the list of the 50 confirmed NUP MPs as reported so far:

1. Moses Musanje Lukanga – Njeru Municipality
2. Muwada Nkunyinji — Kyadondo East
3. Nakwedde Harriet — Kayunga District Woman MP
4. Eugenia Nassolo — Rubaga South
5. Maseruka Robert — Mukono South
6. Shamim Malende — Kampala District Woman MP
7. Charles Tebandeke — Bbaale County
8. Francis Zaake — Mityana Municipality
9. Brenda Nabukenya — Luwero District Woman MP
10. Robert Ssekitooleko — Bamunanika
11. Hassan Kirumira — Katikamu South
12. Dennis Ssekabira — Katikamu North
13. David Kalwanga — Busujju County
14. Kiiza Andrew Kaluya — Kigulu South
15. Zahara Luyilika — Makindye West
16. Hellen Nakimuli — Kalangala District Woman MP
17. Sarah Lwansasula — Jinja City Woman MP
18. Muyonjo Hussein (Swengere) — Jinja North
19. Paul Mwiru — Jinja South East
20. Teddy Nambooze — Mpigi District
21. Mulimamayuuni Abdullah Kiwanuka — Mukono North
22. Joel Ssenyonyi — Nakawa West
23. Zambali Bulasio Mukasa — Nansana
24. Joseph Ssewungu — Kalungu West
25. Amaniyo Sheilah — Mukono Woman MP
26. Kiruluuta Yusuf Nkeretanyi — Kalungu East
27. Kasirye Ali Nganda — Bukoto East
28. Nalubowa Rose — Masaka City Woman MP
29. Abubaker Kawalya — Rubaga North
30. Betty Nambooze — Mukono Municipality
31. Ivan Kyeyune — Nakasongola
32. Ssebina Lubowa Gyaviira — Nyendo-Mukungwe
33. Joan Namutaawe — Masaka District Woman MP
34. Nantongo Fortunate — Kyotera District Woman MP
35. Elias Nalukoola — Kawempe North
36. Mudiobole Nasser — Iganga Municipality
37. Kiwanuka Sulaiman — Nakifuma
38. Batuwa Timothy — Jinja South West
39. Ayagalachi Jamali — Bukooli North
40. Kanaabi Jimmy — Buikwe South
41. Odwori John — Kagoma North
42. Kuteesa Patrick — Kimanya Kabonera
43. Nsamba Patrick — Kassanda North
44. John Baptist Nambeshe — Manjiya County
45. Ssazi Godfrey — Gomba East
46. Sserukenya David — Makindye Sabagabo
47. Naluyima Betty — Wakiso District Woman MP
48. Musisi George — Kiira Municipality
49. Sumaya Nabawanuka — Mubende Municipality

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These gains reflect NUP’s continued appeal in key opposition strongholds, building on its performance in previous elections. Notable wins include figures like Joel Ssenyonyi in Nakawa West, Abubaker Kawalya in Rubaga North, and several in the Jinja and Masaka areas. Some candidates, such as those in Busoga, have been highlighted as part of an expanded presence in eastern Uganda.

The official final tally for the 12th Parliament—comprising 353 constituency seats, 146 district woman representatives, and special interest seats—remains pending as the Electoral Commission finalizes declarations. The presidential race saw incumbent Yoweri Museveni declared the winner with a significant majority, a result contested by NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and others citing irregularities.

As more results are announced, the focus will remain on whether NUP’s confirmed seats translate into a stronger opposition voice in the next Parliament amid ongoing debates over electoral integrity. Updates from the Electoral Commission and independent monitors are expected to provide further clarity in the days ahead.