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The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has joined a growing chorus of condemnation from civic groups and human rights defenders, following the violent crackdown on National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Mbarara. The incident, which unfolded last week, has sparked widespread outrage across the country, with calls for urgent reforms to ensure electoral integrity and respect for political freedoms as Uganda …

KAMPALA – In a development that has sparked allegations of persistent political persecution, Olivia Lutaaya, the National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter recently released after nearly four years in prison on disputed charges, has been arrested and charged once again. According to reports, the former “treachery” suspect now faces charges of “unlawful drilling,” just days after regaining her freedom. This rapid re-arrest …

Kasese – The National Unity Platform (NUP) has lost its designated candidate for Kasese District LC5 chairperson, Gadi Mbayahi, who passed away Sunday night at Kilembe Mines Hospital, party officials confirmed Monday. He was 52. Mbayahi, a retired civil-engineer turned businessman, had been hospitalised for two weeks with complications linked to acute pneumonia, according to family spokesperson Justus Kule. “Doctors …

Post Views: 12 Bobi wine and his wife in Kazo Aggrey TwesigyeIn Mbararawww.mknewslink.comThe National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu ‘Bobi Wine’, has condemned the police for allegedly protecting individuals wearing NRM T-shirts who attacked NUP supporters in Sanga Town Council.While addressing journalists in Mbarara City ahead of his campaign rally in Isingiro District, Kyagulanyi recounted the …

Post Views: 4 Ambrose KwerondaIn Rukigawww.mknewslink.comFour candidates were on Wednesday October 22, 2025 nominated at the Rukiga District Electoral Commission offices by the District Returning Officer, Ms. Rebecca Mababazi, marking the close of the first day of the nomination process.The duly nominated candidates include Capt. (Rtd) Damson Kivumba (Independent), Hon. Bish Roland Ndyomugyenyi (Independent), Counsel Patrick Kiconco Katabazi (NRM), …

by AdminOctober 20, 2025October 20, 20250 Share0 By Peter Luzinda Ugandan youth advocate and entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has questioned the integrity of Members of Parliament under the National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing them of hypocrisy for demanding change while holding onto power themselves.In a recent interview, Nyanzi challenged the opposition’s double standards, asking …

By Kabuye RonaldThe National Unity Platform (NUP) has named Florence Asio as its new flag bearer for the Bukedea District Woman MP seat, replacing Mercy Alupo, whose sudden removal from the national voters’ register has sparked outrage and accusations of political foul play. NUP Unveils New Bukedea Flag Bearer: Bobi Wine Blasts Electoral Interference, Points Finger at Speaker Anita Among …

Kabarole– Kobugabe Lilian, the flag bearer for National Unity Platform (NUP) on position of Kabarole Woman Member of Parliament has stepped down from contesting in the 2026 General Elections. “Dear Mr. Secretary General, I hereby tender my formal withdrawal from the Woman Member of Parliament contest for Kabarole District under the National Unity Platform ticket In the forthcoming 2026 General …

BY FARUK KIRUNDA The attitude of the NUP leadership towards the Inter-Party Organisation on Dialogue (IPOD) needs deeper analysis. Judging from the letter from the party’s Secretary General to the Executive Director of IPOD, Dr. Lawrence Sserwambala requesting to sign the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to join the body reveals the limited understanding of the forum’s objectives. To them, it’s …

MAKINDYE– National Unity Platform (NUP) die hard, David Musiri, who declared interest to contest as an independent for Makindye West Member of Parliament after being denied a Party ticket, has today launched a fundraising Campaign. Independent Candidate: David Musiri. “Comrades change is never funded by the powerful,it’s built by all the people! Each contribution is a spark that lights the fire …