Mugisha Muntu
Mugisha Muntu is a retired Major General in the Uganda People's Defence Force and a prominent political figure in Uganda. He is the leader of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) party, which he founded in 2019 after leaving the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Muntu has been an advocate for democratic reforms and has consistently challenged the long-standing rule of President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986. In the recent news, Muntu is one of the candidates contesting in the upcoming presidential elections in January 2026.
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Recent news mentions
Mugisha Muntu received 59,276 votes in the 2026 presidential election.
Uganda poll reflects Africa’s fragile democracy – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-30
Mugisha Muntu received 57,019 votes in the election.
Museveni dominates race with 71 percent as vote tally nears completion
Tanzania· 2026-01-17
Mugisha Muntu is one of the contenders in the upcoming elections.
Uganda shuts down internet ahead of polls Thursday
Kenya· 2026-01-13