Elton Joseph Mabirizi
Elton Joseph Mabirizi | |
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| Born | July 1975 (age 50) Mpigi District, Uganda |
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| Occupations | Politician, Christian leader, Electrical engineer |
| Organization | Ambassadors of Jesus Christ Church (Founder) |
| Known for | 2016 presidential candidate; Conservative Party flag bearer for 2026 |
| Political party | Conservative Party (Uganda) |
| Spouse | Winnie Mabirizi |
Elton Joseph Mabirizi also known as Joseph Mabirizi (born July 1975) is a Ugandan politician, Christian leader, and electrical engineer.[1][2][3] He contested as a presidential candidate in the 2016 Ugandan general election under a banner of an Independent candidate.[4]
He is the Conservative Party (Uganda) flag bearer for the presidency of the 2026 Ugandan general election.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Mabirizi was born in July 1975 in Mpigi District, Uganda to Alice Nabulya Nalongo (Mother) as the second-last born in a family of eleven children.[1][5] He attended Katwe Primary School before joining St. John's Secondary School in Mityana District for his O-Level and A-Level education.[1][5] He then went to Aldram Institute of Theology and Counseling where he attained a Diploma in Counseling before joining Mengo Technical Institute where he studies Electrical Engineering.[1][5] He also attained an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Science from City and Guilds in the United Kingdom, and another diploma from Bloemfontein in South Africa.[1][5]
Career
Before joining politics, Mabirizi worked as an electrical technician under Uganda Electricity Board for eight years and later as a consultant in Uganda and South Africa.[1][5] Alongside his technical work, he participated in faith-based outreach programs and public speaking engagements him being the founder of Ambassadors of Jesus Christ Church.[1]
Political career
2016 presidential election
Mabirizi contested for the 2016 presidential election as an Independent where he got 24,498 (0.25%) votes.[4]
2026 presidential election
In September 2025, Mabirizi was nominated and revealed as the Conservative Party presidential candidate in the 2026 general election.[3][6] His election focuses on political reform, re-examining the constitution, and organizing of the administration.[7]
He has called for participation in elections and campaigning on policy in the course of 2026's election period where he revealed a coalition with a group of past presidential candidates to organize a combined challenge against Uganda's long-serving Yoweri Museveni.[8]
Personal life
Mabirizi is married to Winnie Mabirizi and is a practicing Christian who has founded several churches across Uganda.[1]
See also
- Ken Lukyamuzi
- Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga
- Politics of Uganda
- Conservative Party (Uganda)
- 2026 Ugandan general election
- List of political parties in Uganda
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Mr Joseph Mabirizi - Conservative Party | 2026 Elections". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ a b Ntezza, Michael (2020-02-14). "Joseph Mabirizi to Run for President Again". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ a b c Atukunda, Rogers (2025-09-24). "'Mabreezy' is Back: Elton Joseph Mabirizi Joins 2026 Presidential Race". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ a b 2016 General Elections Summary
- ^ a b c d e Kiva, Nelson (2025-09-25). "Presidential candidate Eng. Mabirizi dares to dream again, fronts federal system, institutional representation". Bukedde Online. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "Mabirizi finally nominated after minor hiccup". Monitor. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ Mwesigwa, Alan. "Mabirizi Promises Bunyoro Regional Autonomy". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "2026 polls: Disqualified presidential candidates form alliance to 'uproot' Museveni govt". Monitor. 2025-10-28. Retrieved 2025-10-29.