About Zambaali
I am Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa, born in Nakaseke and raised by my grandmother whose daily sacrifices taught me humility, perseverance, and the duty to serve others. From her, I learned that leadership is not about commanding people, but about uplifting them. These values shaped my education and my career — and they are the foundation of my mission to serve Nansana and Uganda at large.
My educational journey was driven by a desire to communicate truth and give people a voice. In 2011, I earned a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from UMCAT School of Journalism, where I was also entrusted to serve as Guild President (2010/2011). In 2021, I graduated from Ndejje University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, serving as President of the Ndejje University Public Relations Association (NUPRA). My training in communication gave me the skills to represent, to organize, and to speak boldly for those unheard.
For more than 17 years, I served Uganda through the media. From Tiger FM in 2007, my journey took me to Metro FM, Beat FM, Capital FM, and CBS FM (2012–2019). Later, I joined BBS Terefayina where I launched and moderated the citizen-centered political show “Amaaso ku Ggwanga.” Since 2019, I have anchored news and hosted talk shows at NBS Television, including “Amasengejje” and “Barometer (Akasameeme).” My work was not simply about informing — it was about ensuring that the cries of ordinary Ugandans reached the ears of the powerful. As a result, audiences grew by over 90% because people saw themselves and their struggles reflected in the stories we told.
Beyond the microphone and camera, my commitment to the community has always been the driving force. Long before my political ambitions took shape, I served as the Chairperson of the Nabweru Youth Health Club and Secretary for Nansana Youth Parish. I also worked as a peer educator, empowering the next generation and laying the groundwork for a future of leadership and service. A key part of this work has been guiding people in the formation of SACCOs to foster a culture of saving and financial empowerment. I am the Vice Chairman of Real Friends Care Lubaga Multipurpose SACCO, where I now serve as Vice Chairman, and previously held the position of Secretary General for four years. My community work also extends to the Kayoreco SACCO, the Mamba Kakoboza SACCO for my clan, and the Ebika byaffe Foundation SACCO.
More recently, I have served as the President of the Church of Uganda Media Association since 2020 and as a Director at Zabama Investments SMC Ltd, contributing to local job creation and strategic business growth.
Now, I am stepping forward to represent Nansana Municipality in Parliament. I am not going there to chase titles, but to transfer the voices of Nansana into the heart of Parliament, where laws are made and where resources are allocated. I am going to ensure that our people’s voices influence decisions — and in doing so, to stand for every voiceless Ugandan.
Vision & Platform
My campaign is guided by one principle: power belongs to the people, not to politicians. I am running to serve Nansana exceptionally, but also to help transform Uganda as a whole. Our Parliament must not be a place where a few benefit while the majority suffer. It must be a place where the concerns of mothers, fathers, youth, teachers, business people, and workers are translated into policy.
According to the Auditor General’s Report for the year ending June 2024, Uganda lost an alarming UGX 6.329 trillion through corruption and wasteful expenditure. Out of this, UGX 3.352 trillion came from revenue losses, UGX 2.930 trillion from wasteful spending, UGX 29.89 billion from overpayments, and UGX 17.2 billion from irregular payments. To me, these are not just statistics—they are the hospitals that were never built, the schools that remain without roofs, the roads that were never paved, and the rural communities still waiting for electricity and clean water.
And this is just one report. The IGG Report of 2021 showed that our country loses over UGX 10 trillion every year to corruption. Meanwhile, government officials enrich themselves while children continue to study under trees, teachers dig into their own pockets for chalk, and our mothers and grandmothers walk long distances for unsafe water.
I believe this must stop. I have lived my life in service and integrity, and I am ready to carry that same commitment to Parliament. I will fight to ensure that every shilling of public funds is accounted for and spent where it is needed most—on the people of Nansana and Uganda as a whole. I am prepared to expose waste, resist corruption, and redirect resources back to citizens where they belong.
My Plan:
I am not running for Parliament to enrich myself—I am running so that the voices of the people are not silenced, and so that together, we can reclaim what has been stolen from us.
Education in Uganda is underfunded, overcrowded, and neglected. Children study in classrooms with broken desks, too few teachers, and limited learning materials. In some schools in Nansana, 70 or more pupils crowd into a single classroom. Teachers are underpaid, and schools lack proper sanitation, libraries, or laboratories.
My Plan:
No child in Nansana — or Uganda — should be left behind because of poverty or poor facilities.
Uganda’s young people are brilliant, innovative, and determined. But the environment created by the current government has stifled them. VAT is set at 18%, higher than Kenya and Tanzania where it is 16%. This excessive taxation, coupled with lack of affordable credit, has crippled youth-led businesses. Uganda continues to rank among the countries with the highest youth unemployment in East Africa.
My Plan:
The youth are not Uganda’s problem — they are Uganda’s solution. What they need is an enabling environment.
Our health system is broken. Clinics are understaffed, medicines run out, and hospitals lack equipment. In Nansana, many people wait hours for care, only to be told there are no drugs available. Mothers deliver babies on hospital floors because beds are full. These are not isolated cases — they are everyday experiences.
My Plan:
Good health should not be a privilege. It is a right.
As someone who has worked in journalism for nearly two decades, I know the risks journalists face in Uganda: harassment, threats, arrests, and denial of access to information.
My Plan:
Speaking truth does not amount to treason. A free press is the backbone of democracy.
Community Impact
Leadership is not about waiting to be elected. For years, I have been serving in Nansana — mentoring youth as a peer educator, organizing SACCOs, and standing with community organizations. I have supported Sanyu Babies Home, Nsambya Babies’ Home, joined charity walks, and worked on programs to give children a safe environment.
I have mentored young people, promoting healthy living and entrepreneurship. I have used my media platform to amplify community issues, from floods to poor roads to land grabbing. These actions are proof: my commitment is not new — it is lifelong.
Because Parliament is where voices become policies. Right now, the people of Nansana — and millions of Ugandans — have no voice at the table. Too many MPs speak for themselves, not for their people. I am running to change that.
I will take the cries from our classrooms, our health centers, our markets, and our homes straight to Parliament. I will ensure that your voice is heard when laws are passed, when budgets are allocated, and when Uganda’s future is being decided.
My advocacy extends to the most vulnerable members of our society. I am a passionate supporter of organizations like Sanyu Babies Home and Nsambya Babies' Home, where I have participated in charity walks and fundraisers to ensure that every child has a safe and nurturing environment to grow.
As the former Secretary for Nansana Youth Parish and a dedicated Peer Educator, I have spent years mentoring young people. My work focused on providing guidance, promoting healthy living, and empowering youth with the skills and confidence they need to become responsible, productive citizens.
I believe that a strong community is built on shared values and active participation. My involvement in initiatives like the Kazo Archdeaconry Youth Tournament demonstrates my dedication to bringing people together, fostering a spirit of teamwork, and creating positive outlets for our youth.
My role as the President of the Church of Uganda Media Association and my work as the director of Zabama Investment Limited are a testament to my ability to lead with integrity and purpose. In both my professional and spiritual life, I strive to create positive impact and inspire others to do the same.
This is not just a campaign promise; it is a continuation of a lifetime of service. My work in the community is my proudest achievement, and I am committed to continuing this legacy of service and advocacy for Nansana as your representative.
My Work in Parliament
When I go to Parliament, I will not go as one man seeking power — I will go carrying the voices of Nansana Municipality and amplifying them for the whole country. Parliament is where decisions that affect your daily life are made: taxes, education funding, health budgets, youth policies, accountability for public money. Too often, these decisions are made without you. That must end.
As your representative, my mission is clear: to make Parliament a house of the people, not of politicians.
My work will extend beyond advocacy to active participation in shaping the laws of our nation. I am dedicated to:
My promise is simple: I will not be a silent MP. I will be a loud, relentless, and fearless voice for Nansana and Uganda. In Parliament, every law I support, every policy I push, every budget I review will be measured by one standard: does this serve the people, or does it serve the few?
My candidacy is not a recent decision, but the culmination of a lifelong dream to serve the people. From my early work in the community to my career in media, every step has been a deliberate path toward public service.
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