Meet Robert Mugabe the Kitagwenda Member of Parliament elect.
Robert Mugabe the Kitagwenda Member of Parliament elect has transitioned from serving as former district councillor, local council chairperson to becoming a Member of Parliament (MP). Based on recent reports leading into the 2026 general election, here is how Robert Mugabe transitioned:
2010-2015: Robert Mugabe was the chairperson youth Nyabbani Sub County.
2012-2013 Mugabe was elected the chairperson farmers forum-NAADS –Nyabbani Sub County.
2016: Well-known for his service, Robert Mugabe successfully became un opposed in the NRM and general elections as a district councillor for Nyabbani Sub County in then Kamwenge district. He was elected as a deputy speaker Kamwenge district council under the stewardship of Aggrey Natuhamya as the LCV chairperson.
- 2019-2020: After Kitagwenda district was curved out of Kamwenge in 2019; Robert Mugabe was elected unopposed by councilors as the interim chairperson Kitagwenda district.
2020: Robert Mugabe was elected as the NRM LCV flag bearer defeating Robert Kamasaka and Ismael Mushemeza.
On 13th January 2021, the electoral Commission cancelled the nomination of Robert Mugabe for the Kitagwenda district LC V chairperson race citing lack of academic qualifications.
Later on Mugabe went for the mature age entry to further his academic qualifications.
On 25th October 2024 Robert Mugabe graduated with bachelors’ degree in social administration and management from Bishop Stuart University. On 28th November 2025 he graduated with a post graduate diploma in public administration and management from team university and is currently doing research to finish his masters.
In 2025, Robert Mugabe changed his mind and declared his bid for Kitagwenda MP Seat which he won with over 60% in the NRM primary elections.
His victory was challenge in the NRM tribunal by former MP hon.Abbas Agaba but was dismissed with disgrace by Tanga Odoi the chairperson NRM electoral commission.
Robert was finally elected and declared as the MP elect Kitagwenda county in the 2026 general elections defeating other six contenders including the incumbent hon.Joseph Nulu Byamukama.