Stecia Mayanja Elected New President Of Nationwide Peasant Occasion

In a defining moment for Uganda’s political scene, celebrated musician and actress Stecia Mayanja has been sworn in as the new president of the National Peasant Party (NPP).

The swearing-in ceremony, met with cheers and celebration, marked her formal entry into political leadership an unexpected turn that shifts her spotlight from the stage to the national stage.

Once a prominent figure with Golden Band Production, Mayanja now finds herself leading a political party, a move many had dismissed as mere social media theatrics. But her new role solidifies her political aspirations and sends a strong message: she’s in this for real.

Speaking during the ceremony on Friday, a poised and determined Mayanja vowed:

“I shall carry out my duties with honesty, diligence, and integrity, and always act in the best interest of the party and the people of Uganda.”

Her election comes shortly after she announced her intention to contest for the Kampala Woman MP seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections currently held by Shamim Malende of the National Unity Platform (NUP).

By taking the reins of the NPP, Mayanja is clearly laying the groundwork not just for her own candidacy, but for a broader political movement.

The National Peasant Party, founded in 2004 by Hajj Elias Wamala Miyagi and others, had remained largely inactive for years. After an unsuccessful attempt to nominate a presidential candidate in 2006, the party faded from public view.

But following a rebranding earlier this year officially published in the Uganda Gazette in April the NPP is staging a dramatic comeback, with Mayanja leading the charge.

Now, the party aims to tackle the everyday challenges facing ordinary Ugandans. With plans to field candidates from village councils to the presidential level, the NPP is presenting itself as a bold alternative to President Museveni’s nearly 40-year rule.

“The voice of the ordinary Ugandan has been ignored for too long,” said a senior party official. “Stecia represents a new kind of leadership authentic, relatable, and firmly rooted in the lives of everyday people.”

Mayanja’s appointment also places her among a rising wave of entertainers turning to politics a trend fueled by widespread frustration with the political establishment and growing demand for fresh, unfiltered voices.

As Uganda approaches a critical general election, Stecia Mayanja’s journey is no longer just artistic it’s political. Whether she secures a seat in Parliament or not, her candidacy is reshaping conversations around leadership, representation, and what it means to serve.

She’s no longer just performing for applause. This time, she’s campaigning for a mandate.