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KIRUHURA — Fifteen supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) opposition party appeared before the Kiruhura Magistrate’s Court today, marking their fourth month in pretrial detention despite the absence of a formal complainant in their case—a situation lawyers argue violates fundamental due process rights under Uganda’s justice system. The group was arrested on November 6, 2025, and charged with offenses …

Bukomansimbi, Uganda — The Outgoing Bukomansimbi North Member of Parliament, Christine Ndiwalana, has thanked voters for their support and urged residents to remain focused on service and collective progress following the conclusion of parliamentary elections. Hon.Christine Ndiwalana In a message released after the polls, Ndiwalana said that while elections are a periodic event, leadership responsibility and service to the people …

OTTAWA — Members of Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) living in Canada organised coordinated protests across several cities to denounce President Yoweri Museveni’s declared election victory, citing widespread election malpractice, violence, and abductions in Uganda. The demonstrations were held in Ottawa, Montreal, and Cornwall, led by NUP members within the Ugandan diaspora. In Ottawa, the mobilisation was organised by …

KAMPALA — Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised alarm over what it describes as the abduction of two of its senior party leaders by the military on the eve of the election, warning that the incidents represent a serious threat to the integrity of the electoral process. In a statement released by the party, NUP said a video …

KAMPALA — Ugandan opposition lawmaker Muwanga Kivumbi has alleged that 10 people were killed inside his home in Butambala District during a late-night security operation following Uganda’s general election, deepening concerns over violence and human rights abuses in the tense post-poll period. Kivumbi, a member of parliament with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), said the killings occurred at around …

KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Unity Platform (NUP) has secured decisive parliamentary victories across several key constituencies in Central Uganda, as early official results from the 2026 general elections confirm a powerful surge for the leading opposition party. Results announced by the Electoral Commission on Saturday show NUP candidates winning parliamentary seats in several strategic divisions within Kampala and the …

MITOOMA, WESTERN UGANDA — The National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused security forces in Mitooma District of a coordinated clampdown after several of its local leaders and election agents were reportedly assaulted and detained ahead of the 2026 polls. The party says that Ronald Turyatunga and Kenneth Turyatunga were arrested on Tuesday evening while distributing official appointment letters to party …

Fresh tensions have emerged from Kisenyi following disturbing reports of violence and alleged electoral malpractice during Uganda’s ongoing election process. According to opposition sources, goons affiliated with Hajat Minsa Kabanda attacked the Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), David Lewis Rubongoya, and vandalized his vehicle in broad daylight. The incident reportedly occurred as NUP officials were monitoring polling …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced that it will not endorse or support any alternative candidate for the Busiro East parliamentary seat following the disqualification of its flag bearer, Mathias Walukagga. NUP President Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Courtesy photo) The decision comes days after the High Court upheld the Electoral Commission’s ruling to remove Walukagga from the list of …

KAMPALA – In a significant move highlighting parallel crises within Uganda’s judicial system, relatives of imprisoned former accountant Geoffrey Kazinda and officials from the National Unity Platform (NUP) have jointly petitioned the Uganda Law Society (ULS) for urgent intervention. The appeals, made during a meeting with ULS leadership, underscore two critical fronts: the prolonged detention of a high-profile convict and …