Kampala, Uganda: The Secretary General of the newly formed Common Man’s Party, Moses Bigirwa, has come out to clarify the deeper meaning behind the party’s widely discussed symbol—the Lusaniya (communal tray).
Addressing public concerns that the Lusaniya is being treated as a joke, Bigirwa said critics have failed to appreciate its symbolic representation of unity, inclusivity, and shared struggle among Ugandans.
“When the party was unveiled and we sat down to eat from one plate, some people thought it was just comedy. But the Lusaniya carries far more weight than what people are saying every day,” Bigirwa said.
He emphasized that in many Ugandan cultures, communal eating from a Lusaniya signifies solidarity and mutual respect. He said the party chose the symbol deliberately to reflect the values it stands for.
“People shouldn’t treat Lusaniya as something to laugh at. They should see it as an ideology that can unite people. I have heard and seen people comment about it but it’s not a joke—we thought about it deeply,” he added.
Bigirwa maintained that the Common Man’s Party was established with serious intentions and a commitment to give voice to ordinary Ugandans left behind by the political elite.
The party president, Hon. Mubarak Munyagwa, recently declared that the political formation is open to all citizens ready for meaningful change, especially those yearning for leadership rooted in the grassroots.
The Lusaniya imagery, which depicts party members sitting and eating together from a single metallic tray, has stirred debate on social media with critics branding it unserious. However, the party insists it is a radical message of equality and shared burden, not a political gimmick.
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