In a heated exchange that has captured the attention of the Ugandan political and entertainment landscape, musician King Saha has publicly accused former MP and presidential hopeful Mubarak Munyagwa of being a “government mole” or supporter working against the opposition.
The friction between the two figures stems from the shifting political alliances as the 2026 general elections approach.
The tension escalated in early February 2026, following several public statements and social media posts. The core of the disagreement involves:
Accusations of “Selling Out”: King Saha, a vocal supporter of Bobi Wine and the National Unity Platform (NUP), accused Munyagwa of receiving money from the ruling government to destabilize the opposition.
Munyagwa’s New Party: Mubarak Munyagwa recently left the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to lead the Common Man’s Party (CMP). This move has been viewed by some NUP hardliners, including Saha, as a tactic to divide the opposition vote in favor of the current administration.
Public Confrontation: In a trending video message, King Saha challenged Munyagwa’s credibility, questioning why the former lawmaker is now criticizing fellow opposition figures more harshly than he criticizes the government.
Munyagwa, known for his witty and often “comedic” political style (nicknamed Mugati Gwa Bata), has largely dismissed Saha’s claims:
He maintains that his party, the CMP, is the only true voice for the “common man” and that he is not a puppet for any side.
Munyagwa has countered by suggesting that musicians should stick to art rather than involving themselves in the complex “mathematics” of political strategy.
This spat is part of a broader trend in Uganda where the opposition is currently fractured into several camps:
NUP (Bobi Wine): Retains a strong grip on the youth and the music industry.
CMP (Munyagwa): Positioning itself as a grassroots alternative.
FDC (Najjanankumbi vs. Katonga): Still dealing with its own internal divisions.
The accusations of being a “government supporter” are a common—and often polarizing—tactic used in Ugandan politics to discredit rivals within the opposition space.
