Ivan Kyeyune
Ivan Kyeyune | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Nakasongola County | |
| Assumed office 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Tiberondwa Bujjingo |
| Personal details | |
| Party | National Unity Platform |
| Occupation | Politician, journalist |
Ivan Kyeyune is a Ugandan politician, journalist, and Member of Parliament representing Nakasongola County in the 12th Parliament of Uganda (2026–2031). He was elected in the 2026 general election on the ticket of the National Unity Platform (NUP).[1][2][3]
Political career
Before entering Parliament, Kyeyune worked as a journalist and television personality with NTV Uganda, where he became widely known for presenting the satirical news segment “Zungulu” on NTV Akawungeezi.[4][3]
Kyeyune contested the Nakasongola County parliamentary seat several times before eventually winning the position in the 2026 general election. He was declared winner by the Nakasongola District Returning Officer after polling 15,611 votes, defeating National Resistance Movement candidate Stephen Tiberondwa Bujjingo, who received 11,699 votes.[5][1][6][7]
References
- 1 2 "Nakasongola votes first Opposition MP in 40 years". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "How NTV's Zungulu voice Ivan Kyeyune won Nakasongola MP seat on third attempt". Daily Express. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Ivan Kyeyune: The funny man behind zungulu". Monitor. 2020-09-11. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ↑ "NTV in talks with Zungulu presenter Ivan Kyeyune after securing Nakasongola MP seat". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ MANDELA, NELSON (2025-10-03). "Two-term Nakasongola MP Mutebi steps aside for party unity". PML Daily. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ↑ "2026 elections: Nakasongola MP Mutebi bows out, backs NRM unity". Monitor. 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ↑ Kasoba, William (2026-01-21). "Who is Ivan Kyeyune? The humorous voice behind Zungulu and now MP-elect for Nakasongola County on NUP ticket - Matooke Republic". Retrieved 2026-03-05.