The bible assures us in Isaiah 19:20 that ‘’When the people cry to the LORD for help against those who oppress them, he will send them a savior who will rescue them….’’.
This has been the prayer verse for the voters in Buzaaya County, Kamuli District who now believe that after ‘trial and error’ by other politicians, the only person who will rescue and transform their constituency is city lawyer Stephen Muzuusa, the founder of Muzuusa & Co. Advocates one of Uganda’s leading law firms which enjoys a consistent top tier ranking from reputable international publications. Muzuusa is a strong supporter and member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Muzuusa’s acts of humility, generosity and hard work have earned him a place in the hearts of the people of Buzaaya, and he promises to continue enhancing healthcare, education, skill development, and job creation during his tenure through good representation and lobbying from his wide network.
Stephen Muzuusa, the founder of Muzuusa & Co. Advocates
‘’Article 79 of the constitution provides for the main function of Parliament, which is: to make laws for peace, order, development and good governance of Uganda. In addition, MP are expected to perform the roles of oversight and representation of the electorate. Muzuusa is not only a senior lawyer but an exposed and travelled figure and his experience will not only change Buzaaya but the whole Busoga region’’, said one of the cleric leaders from Nawanago.
Born in Itukulu –Busabo village, Bupadhengo parish, Nawanago sub- County in Buzaaya, Kamuli District, Muzuusa is a renowned lawyer, politician and businessman whose legal team has vast practical legal experience and expertise accumulated over many years of practice, running a client oriented law firm that devotes their skill, time, knowledge, and experience to offer custom law innovative tailor made solutions for their clients.
He studied at Bupadhengo primary school in Buzaaya and later joined Kiira College Butiki for his secondary education. Muzuusa attended Makerere University graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree before joining the Law Development Center.
He is a practicing advocate for the last 13 years in private legal practice having worked initially with Muziransa Associated Advocates until 2016 when he founded Muzuusa & Co. Advocates. Muzuusa first contested in 2016 against the incumbent MP Martin Muzaale and Isaac Musumba.
He is also a close supporter of Busoga kingdom and Kyabazinga initiates across the region and a member of several professional bodies both in Uganda and internationally.
Muzuusa who has for years dedicated his life to transforming Buzaaya County through empowering the youth and women groups, Saccos, talent promotion, drilling boreholes, supporting education and health initiates through donations and partnerships ,has promised to further work hard to bring prosperity to the constituents.
Asked why stakeholders are overwhelmingly supporting him, Muzuusa stressed that his tenure would be the reward for the struggle his constituents are going through to have good representation.
‘’We are tired of seeing other constituents benefiting from various programs, especially those that their MPs lobby when Buzaaya is quaking. Though not in office, Muzuusa has proved that he can transform our lives and the years we have wasted in political gambling have dragged us back as a constituency. That is why majority stakeholders regardless of our political parties , religious affiliation are all supporting Muzuusa’’, noted an elder from Bugulumbya.
It is rumored that among the 11 candidates who faced off in the 2021 parliamentary race, including Mugabi Muzaale Martin Kisule the NRM flag bearer who was controversially declared the winner with 19,765 votes is also bouncing back.
Others who contested in 2021 were former minister Isanga Musumba Isaac Independent who polled 7,539 votes, Kintu Bamusibule Paul (Independent) 6,934 , Kafambe Nicholas (independent ) 2,912 , Taliyiwula Sharon (NUP) 2,627, Kirenda Samuel Isabirye (Independent) 1,177 , Mwase Daniel Balibonaki (Independent) 921 , Naikoba Prossy (ANT) 785 , Omaali Charles (Justice Forum Party) 213, Wakabi Joseph Abiam (DP) 104 and Luvunya Moses Mugenyi an Independent Candidate 64 votes.