Common Man’s Manifesto”: Mubarak Munyagwa Pledges Equity, Justice & Economic Reform
Kampala, Uganda — The recently revived Common Man’s Party (CMP), under Mubarak Munyagwa, has unveiled key priorities in its nascent “Common Man’s Manifesto,” presenting itself as a voice for ordinary Ugandans. While the full document has not yet been publicly released, Munyagwa and his team have floated bold pledges, particularly around justice, economic reform, and reversing what the party sees as unfair structures in trade and governance.
Key Proposals & Stallings
Some of the major elements announced so far:
Political Prisoners & Justice: One of CSC’s early promises is to release political prisoners — including Dr. Kizza Besigye — within the first 100 days if elected.
Economic Reform: Prioritizing Ugandan investors, regulating foreign business influence, reviewing trade protocols especially with neighbouring countries due to unequal trade rules (Kenya, Tanzania).
Critical Services & Redistribution: Proposals to nationalize essential services like education and healthcare to make them universally accessible; reduce private dominance in those sectors.
Governance & Anti-Corruption: Emphasis on transparency and accountability; symbol of the party (silver platter) used to signify fairness, equity, and inclusive distribution of resources.
Language, Regional Integration & Trade Policy: Revisiting language policy (CMP has mentioned prioritizing English and French over Swahili), engaging more with Central African markets, revising East African protocol perceived as unfair to Ugandan businesses.
What Remains Unclear / Potential Weak Spots
The full manifesto is not yet published — so details like timelines, costed budget, implementation plan are still missing.
Nationalizing health & education could be expensive and controversial; the capacity to manage and fund such transitions is not yet explained.
Trade-policy revisions and regional integrations often depend on multilateral agreements; unilateral shifts may provoke diplomatic or economic tensions.
Why This Matters
The CMP enters the 2026 race positioning itself as neither establishment opposition nor ruling party; its messaging targets those disillusioned with both. By promising justice, equity, service universality, and anti-corruption, CMP is tapping into key popular grievances. If voters believe it can deliver, it could disrupt traditional opposition dynamics.
