"Losing NUP Card Is Not The End of the World, It Doesn't Bother Me At All" Joyce Bagala Fires Back

Mityana Woman MP Joyce Bagala has vowed to continue serving her constituents even after being dropped by the National Unity Platform (NUP) in the party’s latest list of parliamentary candidates.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday evening, Bagala said losing the party card was “not the end of the journey.” She added that her dedication to the people of Mityana remains strong.

“My commitment to the people is unshaken because leadership is about service, not symbols,” Bagala explained, emphasizing that political positions and party endorsements are secondary to serving citizens.

Bagala, who defeated Minister Judith Nabakooba in the 2021 elections, was riding high on the NUP wave but has now been replaced by Proscovia Mukisa, a new candidate set to carry the party’s flag in the 2026 elections.

“What matters most is not the card, but the trust and bond I share with my constituents. That is where my strength and legitimacy come from,” she said, showing confidence in her grassroots support.

The former broadcaster, who once served as news manager at NBS Television, acknowledged NUP’s decision but stressed that her political career is far from over.

“I respect the party’s decision, but I also know that the people’s voice is louder than any endorsement. I will continue to walk with them,” Bagala added, signaling her intention to remain active in local politics.

Her comments come amid a wave of changes by NUP in Buganda, where several incumbents have been replaced by fresh faces. The party’s shake-up reflects its strategy to bring new energy into the region ahead of the 2026 elections.

Bagala has hinted at the possibility of running as an independent candidate or mobilizing her grassroots supporters to stay politically influential. Either way, she appears determined not to let losing the NUP card define her political journey.

For now, Joyce Bagala’s focus remains clear: serving the people of Mityana, building strong community ties, and proving that real leadership goes beyond party symbols and endorsements.