Francis Mawejje has officially declared his intention to run against President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming 2026 general elections. Mawejje, a boda-boda rider and graduate in International Relations and Diplomacy from Cavendish University, made the announcement earlier today.
At 30 years old, Mawejje says he is stepping into the race to represent the struggles of everyday Ugandans. “More than 80% of the population lives hand to mouth,” he said. “City dwellers leave their homes each day with no guarantee of work or income to support their families.”
A vocal advocate for the boda-boda economy, Mawejje highlighted the dangers faced by motorcycle riders, noting the lack of structured insurance policies to protect them despite their daily involvement in accidents.
Mawejje also emphasized his commitment to addressing the country’s ailing health sector, which continues to suffer from drug stockouts and rampant corruption. He expressed a personal mission to create an enabling environment where all Ugandans can thrive economically and contribute to national development.
Among his key campaign priorities, Mawejje plans to tackle rising unemployment, streamline government agencies, and push for electoral reforms—including enabling Ugandans in the diaspora to participate in presidential and other national elections.
