Namuwongo & Ggaba — Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nandala Mafabi carried his message of accountability, service, and economic revival through Kampala’s urban belt on Thursday, telling residents that an FDC government would “return every stolen coin back to the people.”
The campaign made stops in Namuwongo, Ggaba, Makindye, Kabalagala and other areas, drawing crowds that lined the narrow streets, boda stages and trading centres. Though the gatherings were modest compared to mass rallies, the reception was described by party officials as “quiet but powerful.”
Leadership Is About Service, Not Pockets
Addressing residents of Namuwongo, Mafabi delivered what supporters called his “straight talk session.”
“Every coin stolen will come back home,” he said. “Leadership is about service, not pockets. We want real jobs, decent classrooms, clean water, and streets that work. That is the plan we’re carrying door to door.”
FDC officials reiterated that their campaign is centred on restoring public trust in government by ending what they described as systemic theft in public offices.
“No more looting public funds, no more broken promises,” an FDC mobiliser told the crowd. “This is money that must return to the people. Your pocket, your child’s school, your neighbourhood.”
Stolen Money Must Return to the People’s Pockets
In Ggaba, Mafabi repeated his pledge to redirect public funds toward basic services and youth employment.
“Stolen money must return to people’s pockets,” he said. “We promise real jobs, working schools, reliable water and roads that last. This is a simple promise — and we can keep it.”
Residents applauded as Mafabi emphasised the role of civic responsibility in rebuilding institutions. “Leadership means serving, not stealing,” he added.
Earlier in Makindye, the party emphasised “zero tolerance for thieves,” urging the community to judge leaders by service delivery, not political rhetoric. “Jobs, education, basic services — that is our commitment,” FDC said in a statement.
Kabalagala, known for its mix of nightlife and youth communities, received the same message with strong enthusiasm.
“No more looting, no more excuses,” Mafabi told a crowd near the main trading centre. “We are putting people first — your pocket, your child’s school, your neighbourhood.”
Supporters echoed the message along the streets and at boda stages. “This is the deal on the table,” one youth leader shouted. “Money back to the people.”
National Scope: From Nakasongola to Entebbe
The day’s Kampala activities followed Mafabi’s tour of Nakasongola, where he urged voters to trust a civilian-led government.
Mafabi told voters that civilian leadership works and asked them to judge him by his record in Parliament, economic policy management and advisory roles at the World Bank.
He promised a stronger social sector and a revival of the cotton industry.
FDC has also campaigned in Makindye–Sabagabo and Entebbe, emphasising peaceful political engagement and a “people-centred election.”
As the campaign intensifies ahead of the 2026 polls, FDC’s message of accountability and service-focused leadership is resonating across Kampala’s working-class communities.
