Muwada Nkunyingi
Internet personality (born 1982)
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Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi (born 27 July 1982) also known as Muwada Nkunyingi, is a Ugandan politician and lawyer, he is the Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District in Uganda's Central Region.[1][2]
27 July 1982
Muwada Nkunyingi | |
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| Member of Parliament (Uganda) | |
| Assumed office 12 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu |
| Constituency | Kyadondo County East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi 27 July 1982 Kabubu Manyangwa, Uganda |
| Party | NUP |
| Children | 4 |
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| Website | x |
Early life and education
Muwada was born on 27 July 1982. He began his education at Kisaasi Primary School, and later attended Kololo High School for his O-level studies.[3] For A-level, he continued at Gombe Secondary School. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Law and subsequently a Master of Laws.[4]
Legal career and advocacy
As an advocate, Nkunyingi petitioned the Electoral Commission to release President Museveni's academic documents submitted in the 2016 elections—citing concerns over vetting and constitutional requirements.[5][6][7]
Political career and affiliations
He first contested the Kyadondo East parliamentary seat as an independent in 2016 but lost, garnering around 7,560 votes.[8] He then won in 2021, running under the National Unity Platform (NUP).[9][10]
Parliamentary tenure and shadow cabinet role
As MP, Muwada has served as the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs,[11] where he has raised concerns:[12]
- Criticized Uganda's large UN delegation as wasteful and called for support to stranded nationals.[13][14]
- Issued warnings regarding deteriorating diplomatic relations, including ambassadors being recalled or declared persona non grata.[15]