Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security forces of abducting a National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in Kampala, amid rising political tension ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Kyagulanyi said Mukiibi Denis, the NUP candidate for Lord Councillor, Kawempe South, was seized…
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has issued an urgent security alert to party leaders and activists, warning of what he described as a renewed operation of abductions and enforced disappearances targeting opposition supporters ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a statement shared on his official social media…
Just 10 days before polling day, Patricia Kenyangi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Woman Member of Parliament candidate for Ibanda District, has officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Kenyangi, who is married to Peter Mpaka—the former NUP flag bearer for Mbarara City North who also defected to NRM last month—cited lack of financial…
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security forces of using excessive force against his supporters during campaign activities in Sironko District on Sunday. In a series of social media posts, Kyagulanyi said that regime security personnel repeatedly provoked his team throughout the day, employing tear gas,…
The Uganda Police Force has dismissed allegations that a supporter attached to the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential campaign was shot by security operatives in Sironko District, describing the claims as false and unsupported by medical evidence. According to a statement issued by the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, SP Rogers Taitika, the incident occurred on…