The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, linking his detention to ongoing investigations into recent incidents of political violence in Butambala District. The move has sparked nationwide debate over its timing, transparency, and potential political implications. In a brief statement, police said the legislator is…
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has intensified his final campaign push, calling on supporters to mobilise voters nationwide as Uganda heads into the final days before the January 15 general elections. Addressing supporters in Kampala Central on Monday, Bobi Wine urged NUP supporters to take the…
Police at Bulenga Police Station have arrested Kabira Deo (25) in connection with the malicious damage of a police motor vehicle, Registration Number UP 9770, an incident that occurred on 10th January 2026 at Lufula, Nakabugo Parish, Wakiso District. The incident happened during crowd control operations as National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Ssentamu…
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…