The political career of veteran legislator Muwanga suffered a major setback on January 15, when he officially lost his seat in Uganda’s Parliament, bringing to an end a 15-year stint in the August House.Residents of Kivumbi and political observers say the defeat marks a dramatic fall for a man once widely praised as a humble, down-to-earth leader. Locals recall that before rising to national prominence, Muwanga maintained close ties with his constituents and was regarded as approachable and respectful.That image, however, is said to have shifted after his appointment to several influential positions in Parliament. Muwanga rose to become leader of the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus and was later named Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) for the Buganda region roles that significantly elevated his political profile.According to party insiders and local leaders, those appointments also marked a turning point in his leadership style. Critics allege that Muwanga became increasingly arrogant, using his offices to intimidate and harass fellow leaders both within NUP and across Butambala District and the wider central region.“He changed,” said one one Mzeei Kakande, a local NUP party mobiliser, “Power got to his head. He started treating colleagues who offered to correct him as enemies instead of partners.”Muwanga is also on record spending extended periods outside his electoral area, traveling to other districts to across the region campaigning and publicly insult fellow senior politicians simply because they don’t belong to the same party. In some instances, he reportedly declared constituencies with active and sitting Members of Parliament as “vacant,” remarks that drew sharp backlash from party members and the public.He is also on record saying that whoever will vote Bobi Wine and doesn’t vote other NUP candidate is a ‘big idiot’ (Kapere).His controversies extended beyond politics. Religious leaders in the region recount being openly attacked and belittled during public engagements. At one event, Muwanga reportedly challenged clerics to abandon their pulpits and join elective politics if they believed they had the influence to rival him.Political analysts say such statements may have alienated key community figures and voters who once formed his support base.“What we are seeing is a classic case of political overreach,” said a Kampala-based analyst. “When leaders appear dismissive of colleagues, institutions, and cultural or religious leaders, the electorate often responds decisively.”That response came on January 15 in Kivumbi, when voters delivered what many describe as a humiliating defeat, effectively ending Muwanga’s long parliamentary run.Sources close to the former MP say he is deeply affected by the loss. Some claim he is considering early retirement from elective politics, though no official statement has been made.Efforts to reach Muwanga for comment were unsuccessful by press time.As the dust settles, many in Kivumbi say the outcome serves as a cautionary tale in Ugandan politics: that power is temporary, and leadership grounded in humility may ultimately matter more than titles.The post How Arrogance and Pride Allegedly Cost Muwanga Kivumbi a Juicy Parliamentary Job appeared first on The Insider.