IT ENDED IN TEARS!! MPs Who Dumped Rebecca Kadaga For Among All Defeated In NRM Primaries

Busoga has witnessed a dramatic political shift as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries delivered a wave of unexpected losses for several high-profile incumbents. In a surprising turn of events, numerous sitting Members of Parliament were ousted, signaling a major realignment in the region’s political landscape.

At the heart of the upheaval is an ongoing power struggle between Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and her predecessor, Rebecca Kadaga, who currently serves as the Woman MP for Kamuli District. The rivalry between the two influential leaders has quietly simmered for months — and now appears to have erupted into open political consequences.

Several MPs from Busoga had aligned themselves with Speaker Among, backing her in key internal party battles. However, this allegiance was not well-received by many constituents, who continue to hold Kadaga in high esteem. For many in the region, support for Among was interpreted as a betrayal of Kadaga — a longstanding figure seen as a defender of Busoga’s interests.

In response, voters came out in force to reject those they perceived as disloyal to Kadaga. The fallout was significant. Prominent casualties include Trade Minister Fredrick Ngobi Gume, Agriculture Minister Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, and former Presidency Minister Esther Mbayo. Others who reportedly lost their bids include Mariam Naigaga, Sauda Alibawo, Baroda Watongola, Namukuta Brenda, Brandon Kintu, Moses Walyomu, Agnes Taaka, Sanon Bwire, Nathan Igeme Nabeta, Kyoto Ibrahim, Racheal Magoola, and Milton Muwuma.

The results reflect more than just electoral disappointment — they signal a deeper political sentiment. Voters used the primaries not only to select candidates, but to express frustration with leaders perceived as prioritizing national political alliances over regional loyalty.

As Uganda heads toward national elections, the political tremors in Busoga serve as a warning. Voters are watching closely — and for politicians, turning away from trusted local leaders like Kadaga could come at a steep political cost.