
Watchdog Uganda profiles Ugandan politicians Mathias Mpuuga and Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, describing them as two prominent figures from Masaka on opposite sides of the country's ideological divide. According to the outlet's Brian Mugenyi, both have survived bruising political battles, shaped national debate, and held senior offices, with Mpuuga rising through the opposition to become Leader of the Opposition in Parliament while Ssekandi served on the ruling side.
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