09/08/2026
Multitudes turned up at Kivubuka Playground in Jinja Northern Division for a grand thanksgiving and Swengere Festival organized by the Jinja North MP, Hon. Muyonjo Hussein Swengere Everywhere.
The Chief guest was the Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom Dr. Joseph Muvawala, who lauded Hon. Muyonjo for his efforts and for effectively representing the interests of his constituents. He added that it's the first event he attended where NRM and opposition MPs showed unity!
Representing the NUP President, Robert Kyagulanyi, was the Acting NUP President and MP for Manjiya County, Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe who thanked the people of Jinja North for entrusting “Swengere” with the parliamentary seat and urged them to continue supporting the party’s agenda.
Also in attendance were several MPs and political leaders including: Hon. Paul Sserukenya (Makindye East MP), Hon. Paul Mwiru (Opposition Whip & Jinja City SouthEast, Hon. Nalukoola Luyimbazi (Kawempe North MP ), Hon. Kiza Hakim (Bukoto East), Hon. Andrew Kaluuya (Kigulu South), Hon. Sarah Hassan Namulondo (Buyende Woman MP), Hon. Mathias Bazanya (Bugabula South), Hon. Nkeretanyi Yusuf (Kalungu East), Hon. Stella Maris Nankwanga (Bugweri Women MP), and Hon. Mariam Seif (Iganga Woman MP), Hon. Abed Nasser Mudiobole (Iganga Municipality MP), Hon. Stephen Kisa (Luuka South MP), Hon. Sarah Lwansasula (Jinja City Woman MP), Hon. Annet Nabirye (Luuka District MP), Hon. George Patrick Kasajja (Bulamogi North West), Hon. Kungu Simion (Kigulu North), Hon. Kiirya Wanzala (Butembe), Hon. Odwori John (Kagoma North), and Hon. Jamal Mukuve of Bukoli North in Bugiri District.
Local leaders present included Bugweri LC5 Chairperson Hamidu Kimaka, FDC Jinja City Chairperson Oryawo Richard, and NUP Jinja City Chairperson Meddy Mutebi.
Speaking at the event, the Chairperson of the Busoga Parliamentary Caucus and MP for Luuka South, Hon. Stephen Kisa, called for unity among Busoga MPs to front a common development agenda for the region.
In his remarks, the host MP, Hon. Muyonjo Hussein, highlighted some of the key issues he has championed in his first three months in Parliament. He pledged to continue working on service delivery, youth empowerment, and infrastructure for the people of Jinja North.
Spiritual leaders also led prayers for peace and development in Jinja City and Busoga Sub-region.
The Swengere Festival ended with music, performances, and calls for unity from both political and traditional leaders.
By Mutoigo Richard
