Kadongo Kamu artist Ronald Mayinja is preparing to run for the Makindye West Parliamentary seat in Uganda’s 2026 general elections.
The Ugandan Parliament has increasingly seen individuals from diverse backgrounds stepping up to represent their constituencies, with several figures from the entertainment sector making their mark in the August House.
Now, Ronald Mayinja aims to join this growing group of public figures pursuing political office.
Recent reports confirm that the “Mzee Bizeemu” singer plans to enter active politics by vying for a significant political position in Uganda.
To demonstrate his commitment, Ronald Mayinja has unveiled his campaign poster, featuring the slogan “Mugatta Bantu,” signaling his intent. And it is said that he will be running under ticket of his political movement, “Peace for All, All for Peace,” which he launched in 2021 after parting ways with Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform.
Mayinja follows in the footsteps of other artists, such as Catherine Kusasira, Big Eye Starboss, Tuff B, Eddy Yawe, Viboyo Oweyo, King Saha, and Reign, who have also expressed their ambitions to take on leadership roles in the 2026 elections.
Best known for his songs that critiqued the NRM government and called for justice, Mayinja rose to fame in Uganda.
His educational background includes attending Mpenja Primary School and Namirembe Infant Primary School, before joining St. Peter’s Nsambya for his O and A levels in 1994 and 1996, respectively. Although he began studying Business Administration at the National College of Business Studies (now MUBS), Mayinja dropped out after a year and a half to focus on music.
In 2014, he pursued a diploma in Human Resource Management at Kampala International University and has recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University. A proud father of six, Mayinja is now gearing up for his political journey.
