• Musician and newly appointed National Peasants Party (NPP) president, Hajjat Stecia Mayanja, has officially declared her candidacy for the Kampala Woman MP seat in Uganda’s upcoming 2026 General Election. 
  • At the unveiling event, Stecia delivered a powerful and people-centered manifesto, pledging to represent the everyday Ugandan—especially women and the often-overlooked peasant class.

The newly appointed National Peasants Party (NPP) president and musician, Hajjat Stecia Mayanja has officially declared her intention to contest for the Kampala Woman MP seat in the 2026 General Election. Speaking at the unveiling of her candidacy as party president, she said that she’s bringing with her a powerful, people fronted manifesto.

The singer spoke passionately at her unveiling and pledged to be the voice of the ordinary Ugandan.

“I present myself to serve the woman Kampala of Parliament for Kampala,” she said.

She went ahead to signal her mission to fight for women and peasants who’ve long been sidelined.

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The former Eagles Production member emphasized unity between rural and urban communities stating that “Whether in the city or in the countryside, our struggles are connected.”

Meanwhile at the heart of her manifesto is transformation through action.

“Our fight is one and so must be our movements together,” she said whilst promising to organize, mobilize, and empower the grassroots.

Additionally, Mayanja called for justice, dignity, and fairness listing her some of the key points of her manifesto:-

  • Farmers should earn a living wage.
  • Land must be protected.
  • Rural health centers must work.
  • Every child, whether in Karamoja or Kampala, deserves the same chance.

Furthermore, she criticized the government for ignoring the peasant class: “For long, peasants have been talked about but never talked to. Promised change but never prioritized.”

Apparently, the NPP, under her leadership, is not just about noise, but impact. “We’re not here to oppose for the sake of it. We’re here to question, contribute, and challenge when needed,” she clarified.

The veteran singer also urged the media to spotlight rural communities—from Masengi plantations to Gulu markets—so that their stories can finally be heard.

Her closing message to fellow leaders in the National Peasants Party was clear:- “We are not celebrating power. We are embracing responsibility.”

With the Kampala woman MP race heating up, it’s waited to see who really will emerge victorious. The position is currently occupied by NUP’s Shamim Malende who also seems to have fallen out of favor at the Makerere Kavule based party in favor of Zaharah Luyirika.