Kampala, Uganda: Diana Ampaire Kampe has emerged as the clear front-runner in the race for National Female Youth Member of Parliament, commanding 71 percent projected support in nationwide youth opinion polls conducted throughout January 2026.
The polls, compiled from seven independently reported regional surveys, indicate a decisive early lead for Kampe ahead of the 2026 general elections, underscoring her growing appeal among Uganda’s youth electorate, which constitutes the largest demographic bloc in the country.
Poll Snapshot
Diana Ampaire Kampe – 71%, Mercy Kanyesigye – 20% and Julia Muhumuza – 9%
National Spread
The polling covered all major regions, reflecting broad-based national sentiment: Northern Region: 1 poll, Eastern Region: 1 poll (Eastern News), Western Region: 1 poll and Central Region: 4 polls
Across all surveyed regions, Kampe maintained a consistent lead, signaling strong cross-regional traction rather than isolated urban or regional support.
Why Kampe is Leading
Political analysts attribute Kampe’s dominance to sustained engagement with youth structures at community and national levels, coupled with a campaign message that resonates across socio-economic divides. Her policy platform, popularly branded as the “Centered Agenda”, has gained traction among both urban and rural youth, focusing on inclusion, opportunity creation, and youth-driven accountability.
Mercy Kanyesigye, polling at 20 percent, retains pockets of support in selected districts, while Julia Muhumuza’s 9 percent backing is largely concentrated among student groups and grassroots youth movements.
Observers note that the polling reflects heightened youth political awareness ahead of the 2026 elections, with young voters increasingly weighing leadership credentials and policy substance over party affiliation.
Analysts, however, caution that while the numbers suggest a commanding lead, voter mobilisation, campaign momentum, and turnout on polling day will ultimately determine the final outcome.
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