National Unity Platform (NUP) flagbearer for Busiro East, Mathias Walukagga, has filed a petition in the High Court challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) over alleged failure to meet the required academic qualifications. Walukagga’s lawyers argue that the EC acted beyond its mandate by rejecting academic documents that had been approved by the…
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has accused security agencies of deliberately frustrating his presidential campaign in Western Uganda, saying police blockades and rerouted convoys are part of a wider plan to “afflict harm” and suppress his message. Addressing journalists on Tuesday before heading to Kyenjojo and Kyegegwa districts,…
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, was on Tuesday repeatedly blocked by security forces from accessing his scheduled campaign venues in Bunyangabu, Fort Portal City and Kabarole District. Kyagulanyi’s convoy was first intercepted in Bunyangabu, where his rally was dispersed. Later in the afternoon, he was stopped again at Butebe…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified singer-turned-politician Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East Parliamentary race after ruling that he lacked the requisite academic qualifications required for election to Parliament. According to EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the commission’s investigation followed a petition filed on 4 November 2025, challenging the validity of Walukaga’s Certificate of…
Nakawa — Teargas, police blockades, and tense standoffs marked Monday’s campaign trail for National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine, as he attempted to access scheduled rallies in Nakawa Division. The day began with a media briefing in which Kyagulanyi condemned what he called “escalating electoral violence” targeting his…
Gulu— Tension gripped Gulu City on Saturday after the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, was blocked from accessing the city with his convoy, triggering violent confrontations, injuries, and widespread disruption of business ahead of his scheduled campaign rally. The chaos began early in the day when unknown assailants…
Lango — The National Unity Platform (NUP), led by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, resumed its campaign in the Lango sub-region yesterday, despite last-minute challenges in Amolatar District. The campaign was initially scheduled to begin at Amolatar Boma Ground, but NUP coordinators reported that access to the venue was denied at the…
Kira Municipality — Police fired teargas at the convoy of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, as he made his way to Bweyogerere–Kakajo Zone for his first campaign rally on Monday. Security was heavily deployed across Kira Municipality, with roadblocks and patrol trucks stationed along major routes leading…
With just over a month left to the January 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) has issued a stern warning against escalating acts of violence and non-compliance with campaign guidelines, particularly involving supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). In a statement released on Monday, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba praised Ugandans,…
A sweeping sea of red followed National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) across Masaka, Kalungu, Jinja, Iganga and Kayunga, as thousands of supporters braved rain, security intimidation and tear gas to attend his campaign rallies. “This revolution cannot be silenced,” NUP declared as crowds poured into Ssaza Grounds in Masaka…