Music analyst Bushington says the fall of celebrity politicians at the polls proves that voters care more about constituency performance than fame, noting that MPs are elected to represent people — not professions.

Veteran singer King Michael has taken aim at fellow musicians who lost their parliamentary seats, saying their time in politics wiped out their fan base and delivered nothing for the music industry.

Dr Hilderman has claimed he won the Mawokota North parliamentary race but was denied victory through alleged electoral irregularities, saying he will follow NUP’s position on whether to challenge the results in court.

Amelia Kyambadde is eyeing a return to Parliament after accusing Dr. Hilderman of offering only entertainment, not leadership, to Mawokota North.

With Uganda’s 2026 elections approaching, the political scene is shifting. A number of NUP MPs face uncertain futures—whether from intra-party rifts, health issues, or ambitions beyond Parliament. Here are the top 10 we think might not return.