TAKEAWAYS

• Nina Roz believes her Sembabule petition will lead to a by-election.
• She says staying in school is meant to inspire young girls beyond music.
• The singer insists the new copyright law only matters after presidential assent and enforcement.

Musician-turned-politician Nina Roz, real name Nina Kankunda, has expressed strong optimism that her election petition could soon pave the way for a by-election in Sembabule District, where she insists she was the rightful winner. Her remarks come amid a wave of post-election court challenges, including Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya’s petition over the Kakuuto County parliamentary seat after his loss to Ismail Lubega of the NRM.

Speaking confidently about her case, Nina Roz revealed that she is among several National Unity Platform (NUP) candidates who petitioned court over disputed results. She noted that fellow opposition figures have also taken the legal route and are now awaiting court guidance on the next steps.

“I strongly believe the truth will come out, and when it does, Mawogola will get the by-election it deserves,” Nina Roz said.

The singer maintained that she remains convinced she won the vote and should be declared the duly elected Woman MP for the district. Beyond politics, she also opened up about why she has chosen to remain in school, saying education is part of her bigger purpose.

“Life does not stop at music. I want girls to see that they can chase education, leadership, and their dreams at the same time,” she added.

On the recently passed Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Nina Roz praised Parliament for taking a bold step but stressed that celebration is premature. She specifically aligned herself with Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao’s push, saying the real victory lies in implementation and presidential assent.

According to the singer, many people celebrating the amendment do not yet fully understand its impact on artists. For her, the focus remains on enforcement mechanisms that can guarantee musicians and creatives actual earnings from their work.

She said she will only truly celebrate once the President signs the bill into law and systems are put in place to ensure compliance.