Mathias Mpuuga | |
|---|---|
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| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 24 May 2021 – 9 January 2024 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Preceded by | Betty Aol Ochan |
| Succeeded by | Joel Ssenyonyi |
| Member of Parliament for Masaka | |
| Assumed office May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kawanga John Baptist |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1986 Lwengo District, Uganda |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (2016–2021)[National Unity Platform](2021-2024) |
| Education | Makerere University (BA, MA) Law Development Centre (LLB) |
Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba (born 12 October 1975) is a Ugandan politician, lawyer, and teacher who served as the Leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2024.[1][2][3][4][5] He served as the area member of Parliament for Masaka District from 2011 to 2021.He is the Area Member of Parliament of Nyendo-Mukungwe municipality in Masaka city from 2021 until 2026 and briefly as the Leader of the Opposition.[6]
He is the current Member of Parliament representing Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, a newly created constituency following the elevation of Masaka Municipality into a city.[7] Mpuuga also served as Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Political party led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) From 2021 to 2024.When he was suspended by the party.
He is currently a commissioner in the parliament of Uganda.[8][9]
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- ^ Kakaire, Sulaiman. "I'm naturally a politician, says Mpuuga". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "🎥 WATCH: Mpuuga sworn in as Nyendo-Mukungwe Division MP". New Vision. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ pnabyama (2024-01-10). "Parliamentary Commission constituted". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ child (2018-02-27). "The Parliamentary Commission". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2024-06-05.