By Kabugho Elias
WAKISO DISTRICT, Uganda — A newly formed political pressure group, the Uganda Freedom Front (UFF), has officially been launched in central Uganda, positioning itself as a non-electoral movement focused on civic education, governance accountability, and youth empowerment.
The group was unveiled during a press briefing held on June 8, 2026, in Katale, Wakiso District. It also announced the establishment of a temporary national secretariat in Ssumba, Wakiso District, which will coordinate its nationwide activities.
UFF leaders said the organisation will operate as a political pressure group outside the electoral arena, meaning it will not field or sponsor candidates for public office. Instead, it intends to influence governance and public policy through civic mobilisation, advocacy, and public engagement.
Leadership
The movement announced its interim leadership structure as follows:
Interim Chairman — Ggumisiriza Isaac
Secretary General — Ndagishe Aliyi
Deputy Spokesperson — Ssenyonga Davis
Speaking at the launch, Secretary General Ndagishe Aliyi said the group’s focus is to strengthen civic participation while maintaining pressure on institutions to improve accountability and service delivery.
He noted that operating outside electoral competition would allow the movement to concentrate on long-term governance reforms and public awareness rather than party-based politics.
Areas of Focus
UFF outlined three main areas guiding its agenda:
The first is youth digital and economic inclusion, aimed at equipping young people with skills relevant to the modern digital economy.
The second is constitutional literacy and civic education, focused on improving public understanding of governance systems, rights, and responsibilities.
The third is political and policy advocacy, through which the group intends to engage state institutions on issues of governance, transparency, and accountability.
Expansion Plans
The Uganda Freedom Front said it plans to establish regional coordination structures across Uganda in the coming months and to work with civil society actors, community leaders, and youth networks to expand its outreach.
The organisation described its launch as the beginning of a sustained political advocacy effort aimed at influencing governance debates outside formal electoral politics.
