On June 26, 2025, the Democratic Front (DF) held its foundational national delegates’ conference at Laston Gardens in Masaka City, setting the ground for the party’s journey.
Attended by over 700 verified delegates drawn from constituencies and districts of Uganda, the delegates’ conference showcased the party’s commitment to real internal democracy and inclusivity.
A New Era for Uganda’s Politics
The DF President Mathias Mpuuga underlined the need for a crusade rooted in consensus, justice, and equal opportunity for every Ugandan.
“This is more than just a gathering,” Mpuuga said, “It is a reawakening. A movement rooted in consensus, justice, and equal opportunity for every Ugandan.”
In his speech, Mpuuga was still the national interim coordinator of DF, delivered a fiery critique of Uganda’s political history, accusing the Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s ruling regime of betraying the constitutional ideals and dismantling safeguards, particularly through the removal of presidential term limits and deceptive poverty alleviation programs like Bonna Bagaggawale, Emyooga, and the Parish Development Model.
“You don’t need a PDM,” Mpuuga told the gathering, “You need a new consensus of sharing national resources.”
Election of National Executive Committee
The conference elected members of the new and foundational party National Executive Committee (NEC), which will serve for three years. This committee will play a crucial role in shaping the party’s future direction.
A Comprehensive Governance Blueprint
Mpuuga announced that the DF would soon unveil a comprehensive governance blueprint to reimagine Uganda’s political and economic structure.
“We are not blind to the obstacles ahead. But they are not insurmountable. We shall deliver this country to a place of history where our children will say our forebears were men and women of vision and valour.”
Defectors Join the Party
The colourful Delegates’ conference also attracted defectors from other political formations, who cited frustration with internal divisions and unclear leadership in their former parties.
“We have been fed up with parties that don’t value us,” said Kalamaji Baker, a defector from the eastern region.
Another key personality who defected to the DF from the NRM was Semu Abdul Kyabangi alias Ka Museveni akato (loosely meaning young Museveni), the former Gomba district chairperson.
A Bright Future Ahead
With its commitment to democracy, inclusivity, and transparency, the DF is poised to make a meaningful impact on Uganda’s politics.
