Veteran musician and politician Eddy Yawe has officially announced his return to the political scene, confirming his intention to contest for the Kira Municipality parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.
Yawe, who has been politically active for years, first ran for the same position in 2011 under the Democratic Party (DP) but was unsuccessful. Since then, he has remained a strong opposition supporter and a vocal advocate for change.
In 2021, after consulting with his younger brother, National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, Yawe opted to step aside and support NUP’s candidate instead. However, with the next elections on the horizon, he is now determined to make a comeback—this time under the NUP banner.
His main challenge will be unseating the current MP, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, a seasoned politician and influential member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), known for his strong stance in opposition politics.
With his growing influence both in the entertainment industry and political circles, Yawe’s bid is expected to spark significant interest and debate as the 2026 elections draw closer.
