Tumusiime Eyes Ssembabule Reforms, Calls for Museveni’s Intervention in Lwemiyaga

What the report says

Geoffrey Tumusiime, a lawyer and emerging political figure in Ssembabule District, is positioning himself as a reform-minded contender for the Lwemiyaga parliamentary seat, according to Watchdog Uganda. In an interview published Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, he said the district needs leadership focused on citizens’ welfare, justice, service delivery and economic change rather than narrow politics.

Tumusiime also urged President Yoweri Museveni to intervene in conflicts and insecurity in Lwemiyaga, saying persistent tensions are undermining community livelihoods. He framed agriculture as a major but underdeveloped economic opportunity in the area, while also pointing to weak roads, limited health facilities and land disputes as obstacles to growth and stability. He argued that legal awareness and stronger implementation of government programs could help residents benefit more fully.

The article traces Tumusiime’s political path from an early interest in Parliament to student leadership roles, including serving as guild president at Kampala University in 2016. It also notes that he once admired former MP Theodore Ssekikubo but now sees himself as part of a younger generation offering a different direction for the constituency.

Watchdog Uganda presents Tumusiime’s bid as part of a broader conversation about youth participation, local governance and rural development in Ssembabule. The report suggests his campaign will likely center on agricultural transformation, community sensitization and efforts to reduce conflict, though it does not provide details on any formal campaign launch or election timetable.