Michael Lulume Bayigga

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Michael Phillip Lulume Bayigga (born 1 May 1970) is a Ugandan physician and politician. He served as the Acting Secretary General of the Democratic Party from 2007 to 2010.[1] [2]He is also a Member of Parliament representing Buikwe South Constituency in Buikwe District.[3] and Director of Kampala International Medical Centre, Kansanga, Kampala. [4]

Early life and education

Michael was born on 1 May 1970. He attended St.. Paul's Boys Primary School in Nkokonjeru, for his elementary education. He studied at Kyambogo College School in Kyambogo, Kampala, for both his O-Level and A-Level studies. In 1991, he joined Makerere University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996 with the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). In 2004, he joined the Southern African Regional Institute for Policy Studies, at the University of Zimbabwe, and graduated with a Master of Policy Studies.[3]

Career

In 1997, he began to work at "Nsambya General Clinic", a private medical practice, as the deputy director, a position he still holds today. That same year, he was elected executive director of the Uganda Medical Volunteers' Association, an NGO, a position he still serves in today. He first entered politics in 2006 when he unsuccessfully contested for the Buikwe County South constituency seat against one Anthony Mukasa of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Bayiga, however, petitioned the courts and the Uganda Supreme Court nullified the results on account of Mukasa having bribed voters. [5] In the by-elections held in May 2008, Bayigga trounced his opponent and was sworn in as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency on Wednesday, May 7, 2007. [6] He was re-elected in 2011. He lost the seat to David Mutebi and petitioned the high court; however, justice David Butema overruled Dr Bayiga, saying he had presented forged evidence to support his petition. [7]

In 2026 Bayiga made a surprise move as a member of parliament for Buikwe left the Democratic Party (DP) and joined the People's Front for Freedom (PFF). While addressing a small crowd of supporters, he made the announcement. Bayiga said his decision was based on his belief that Uganda needs a stronger and more united opposition. [8][9]

Other considerations

Dr. Lulume Bayiga is married to Dr. Esther Bayigga.[10] He is reported to enjoy debating, table tennis and practising medicine. He sits on the parliamentary committee on foreign affairs and on the committee for the budget.[3] Dr. Lulume is an advocate for good health services.

References

  1. 1.Tebajjukira, Madinah (12 June 2007). "DP Cautions Government Over CHOGM Expenditure". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  2. 2.Editor, Nile Post (8 July 2025). "Why Lulume Has Left DP After 30 Years". Nilepost News. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  3. 3.[3.2][3.3]"Profile of Michael P. Lulume Bayigga, Member of Parliament for Buikwe County South, Buikwe District". Parliament of Uganda. 2011. Archived from the original on 27 May 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  4. 4."Lulume Bayigga keen to chart new territory with PFF". Monitor. 24 August 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  5. 5.Ogwang, Joel; Mubiru, Apollo; Ouma, Fred (27 January 2007). "Police Break Up Rally". New Vision (Kampala).
  6. 6.Namutebi, Joyce; Musoke, Cyprian (9 May 2008). "DP's Bayigga Sworn Into Parliament". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  7. 7."Former MP Bayiga arrested". Monitor. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  8. 8.Rammy, Annabell (7 July 2025). "Big Political Move!! Buikwe South MP Dr. Lulume Bayiga Defects to PFF - Spy Reports". Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  9. 9.Mugabi, Sam Ibanda (7 July 2025). "Lumu Backs Lulume's Defection, Warns of More DP Exits Ahead of 2026". Nilepost News. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  10. 10."Former MP Bayiga arrested". Monitor. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2026.