The Uganda Police Force has issued a detailed statement explaining incidents that occurred during campaign activities involving the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi, in Katakwi and Kapelebyong districts on Tuesday, December 17, 2025. According to police, Hon. Kyagulanyi was scheduled to conduct campaign rallies in Katakwi District at Toroma Primary School…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has raised concerns over what he described as serious vote irregularities involving the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kampala, warning that the incidents signal a troubling shift in electoral conduct. Speaking during a live radio broadcast from his Kisozi Farm yesterday, President Museveni said the alleged malpractice went beyond previous experiences…
Amuria — National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said he and his team were blocked by security forces from holding a planned rally in Amuria District, accusing the military and police of detaining them at a roadblock mounted in a swampy area. In a statement issued on Wednesday,…
Kumi — Security operatives blocked roads leading to Kumi town on Tuesday, January 15, 2026, moments before the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was scheduled to address a campaign rally at Wiggins playground. All access points to the venue were sealed off using police armoured vehicles…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government will not tolerate any attempts to destabilise the country, warning that violence has no place in Uganda’s political process. “There’s no place for chaos in Uganda,” President Museveni said. The President made the remarks on Sunday, December 14, 2025, during a meeting…
Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has raised concerns over the use of violence by security operatives during political campaigns, warning that such actions could undermine peaceful elections in Uganda. “Violence breeds violence,” Mayiga said, urging security forces to refrain from using bullets, tear gas, or sticks against citizens during campaign activities. “You can’t brutalise…
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, held two campaign rallies in Lubaga North and South today amid reports of violent clashes with security forces. The first rally took place at Wankulukuku Stadium in Lubaga South, where Bobi Wine was greeted by enthusiastic supporters. According to NUP’s official Twitter…
As Uganda’s political temperature rises ahead of the 2026 general elections, one controversy has sparked debate far beyond legal technicalities and party loyalties: the disqualification of Kadongo Kamu musician and Kyengera Town Council Mayor Mathias Walukagga from the Busiro East parliamentary race by the Electoral Commission (EC). Yet beyond the court petitions, X (formerly Twitter)…
A fresh political storm has erupted following claims by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) mouthpiece, Col. Chris Magezi, that 17 motorcycles were stolen during a National Unity Platform (NUP) rally in Arua, triggering sharp rebuttals from opposition figures and civil society voices who are demanding evidence to support the allegation. Dr Sarah Bireete, the…
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned what he calls the Ugandan government’s “stinking double standards and abuse of authority,” following two high-profile incidents that, he claims, favour President Yoweri Museveni while obstructing opposition activities. Bobi Wine highlighted: Court Adjournment for Museveni Rally – On December 10, 2025, the Masindi…