On May 28, 2021, Mpuuga was appointed to this role by the National Unity Platform (NUP) party secretariat. He was a former member of the Democratic Party and joined NUP in 2020. At the time, Mpuuga was serving as the Deputy President of NUP for the Buganda region and Member of Parliament for Masaka Municipality.
Some key facts about Mathias Mpuuga’s background include:
Early Life and Education: Born on October 12, 1975, in Masaka District. He attended Kyamaganda Boys Demonstration School, Masaka SSS, and Nakyenyi SSS. Mpuuga later studied at Makerere University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
Career: Mpuuga is a Ugandan politician, lawyer, and teacher. He served as Minister for Youth in the Buganda Kingdom and has held various roles in politics, including Youth Chairperson for Masaka District Local Government.
Party Affiliation: Mpuuga joined NUP in 2020 and became the Deputy President for the Buganda region. He was appointed Leader of Opposition in Parliament in 2021, a position he held until December 2023 when he was replaced by Joel Ssenyonyi.
Mpuuga’s appointment as Leader of Opposition was significant, given his background and experience in politics. He played a crucial role in leading the opposition in Parliament during his tenure.
