As the political landscape of Uganda gears up for the 2025 NRM primary elections and the subsequent 2026 general elections, the spotlight falls on the parliamentary performance of the nation’s representatives. Amidst the release of the latest plenary performance list spanning June 2023 to April 2024, encompassing all 585 Members of Parliament. Notably, none of the Kigezi MPs fall among the 33 who scored a zero, marking a commendable achievement for the region.
While some theories suggest that MPs excel in committees but falter in plenary sessions, the reasons behind this phenomenon remain a subject of debate. Nonetheless, the focus shifts to recognizing the standout performers from Kigezi Sub Region, both the best and the underachievers, in this presentation.
Plenary sessions, the cornerstone of parliamentary proceedings, see all MPs convene in the Chamber of Parliament under the guidance of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker.
01.
Hon. Henry Musasizi Ariganyira (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Rubanda County East in Rubanda District.
State Minister for Finance in charge of General Duties.
Plenary Position; 2nd
Score: 194
02.
Hon. David Bahati (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Ndorwa County West.
State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in charge of Industries
Plenary Position: 23rd
Score: 70
03.
Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Kinkizi County East
Minister for Information, Communication and Technology, ICT and National Guidance
Plenary Position: 32nd
Score: 59
04.
Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba (INDP)
Member of Parliament for Ndorwa County East
Shadow Attorney General
Plenary Position: 48th
Score: 45
05.
Hon Nsaba Buturo (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Bufumbira East
Plenary Position: 63rd
Score: 37
06.
Hon. Eddie Kwizera Wa-gahungu (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Bukimbiri County.
Plenary Position: 77th
Score: 33
07.
Hon. Roland Ndyomugyenyi Bish (INDP)
Member of Parliament for Rukiga County.
Plenary Position: 80th
Score: 32
08.
Hon. Midius Natukunda Kaharata (NRM)
Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District.
Plenary Position: 106th
Score: 25
09.
Hon. James Niringiyimana Kaberuka (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Kinkizi County West
Plenary Position: 131st
Score: 21
10.
Hon. Alex Niyonsaba (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Bufumbira County South
Plenary Position: 151st
Score: 19
11.
Hon. Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke (NRM)
Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District.
State Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs.
Plenary Position: 162nd
Score: 18
12.
Hon. Paul Kwizera (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Kisoro Municipality
Plenary Position: 175th
Score: 17
13.
Hon. Elisa Rutahigwa (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality
Plenary Position: 335th
Score: 11
14.
Hon. Patience Nkunda Kinshaba (NRM)
Woman Member of Parliament for Kanungu District.
Plenary Position: 362nd
Score: 9
15.
Hon. Naboth Namanya (FDC)
Member of Parliament for Rubabo County
Plenary Position: 366th
Score: 9
16.
Hon. Caroline Kamusime Muhwezi (NRM)
Woman Member of Parliament for Rukiga District.
Plenary Position: 372nd
Score: 9
17.
Hon. Dr. Nicholas Thaddeus Kamara (FDC)
Member of Parliament for Kabale Municipality
Plenary Position: 384th
Score: 8
18.
Hon. Catherine Atwakire Ndamira (NRM)
Woman Member of Parliament for Kabale District
Plenary Position: 438th
Score: 5
19.
Hon. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County
Minister for National Security
Plenary Position: 452nd
Score: 4
20.
Hon. Moses Kamuntu Mwongyera (INDP)
Member of Parliament for Rubanda County West
Plenary Position: 469th
Score: 4
21.
Hon. Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira (NRM)
Woman Member of Parliament for Rubanda District.
Commissioner of Parliament.
Plenary Position: 481st
Score: 3
22.
Hon. John Kamara Nizeyimana (NRM)
Member of Parliament for Bufumbira County North
Plenary Position: 513th
Score: 2
While some theories suggest that MPs excel in committees but falter in plenary sessions, the reasons behind this phenomenon remain a subject of debate. Nonetheless, the focus shifts to recognizing the standout performers from Kigezi Sub Region, both the best and the underachievers, in this presentation.
