In Summary: Former Iganga District Woman MP Olivia Kabaale Kwagala, who served in Parliament from 2011 to 2016, has died at Mulago National Referral Hospital after several months of admission. Former district leaders have remembered her for lobbying for development projects, expanding access to electricity and supporting underprivileged children.
Iganga, Uganda — Former Iganga District Woman Member of Parliament Olivia Kabaale Kwagala has died at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where she had been admitted for several months.
Kwagala, popularly known as “Muliro Mulenge”, died on Monday, November 2, 2026, bringing to an end a political and community service career that saw her represent Iganga in Parliament between 2011 and 2016.
She entered Parliament in 2011 after defeating then Minister in charge of the Luweero Triangle, Beatrice Zirabamuzaale Magoola. She later lost the seat to Hailat Kaudha, who also died before completing her parliamentary term.
Former Iganga District LC5 chairman Ezra Gabula described Kwagala as a development-minded leader who was committed to improving the lives of residents.
Gabula said that during her parliamentary tenure, Kwagala lobbied for several development projects, including the construction of boreholes to improve access to clean water in communities across the district.
“During her tenure as Woman MP, Kwagala lobbied for the construction of several boreholes to improve access to clean water in Iganga,” Gabula said.
He also remembered her as a leader who valued unity and cooperation among political and community leaders in Busoga, believing that collective efforts were essential to the development of the sub-region.
Another former Iganga District LC5 chairman, Patrick Kayemba, said Kwagala remained committed to her constituents even after losing her parliamentary seat.
Kayemba said she continued lobbying for development projects and opportunities for residents, including through her subsequent employment at Umeme.
“Even after losing her parliamentary seat, Kwagala continued serving the people. When she later joined Umeme as a staff member, she helped several communities secure electricity connections. This demonstrated her commitment to Iganga and its people,” Kayemba said.
He added that Kwagala supported underprivileged children through bursaries, a programme she maintained until her death.
Iganga District NRM chairperson Abubakar Walubi also paid tribute to the former legislator, saying she had invested in businesses in the district as part of efforts to bring essential services closer to residents.
Walubi described her death as a major loss to Iganga, saying she would be remembered by many people whose lives she touched through her political and community activities.
Kwagala represented Iganga District as Woman MP from 2011 to 2016. Her parliamentary tenure coincided with a period in which local leaders say she advocated for community infrastructure, including water access projects.
Her subsequent involvement in community development, electricity access and support for disadvantaged children formed part of the legacy highlighted by former district leaders following news of her death.
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