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Uganda’s main opposition party said on Friday that its leader, Bobi Wine, was taken by the army from his home in the capital and moved to an unknown location, as President Yoweri Museveni closed in on a decisive re-election victory. Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) said in a statement posted on X that an army helicopter landed inside his …

Concern is mounting following reports that John Mary Ssebuwufu, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Election In-Charge for the Buganda region, was abducted last night under unclear circumstances. According to information released by NUP officials, Ssebuwufu was last seen at the party’s headquarters, where he had been coordinating and managing election-related activities. His disappearance was later confirmed by his wife, who …

Isingiro– Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson Electoral Commission has disqualified Resty Sarah Kyarimpa, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Isingiro Woman Member of Parliament for failure to fulfill the set out requirements. Resty Sarah Kyarimpa “Accordingly, the decision of the Returning Officer, Isingiro District, nominating Candidate Kyarimpa Resty Sarah is hereby reversed; and Candidate Kyarimpa Resty Sarah is disqualified …

Kanyanya Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumasiimwe has ordered the immediate evacuation of detained National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Sauda Madada to a medical facility for further treatment. Madada, who appeared frail and visibly ill, was brought to court supported by prison warders and was reportedly vomiting blood. Before the court session began, the magistrate visited the holding cells after receiving …

By Alexander Luyima A political firestorm has erupted after Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana launched a vicious personal attack on Nakawa East legislator Ronald Balimwezo, mocking his physical disability during a campaign rally for Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation, threatens to fracture the opposition’s unity and has shifted the campaign’s focus from policy …

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 …

The Buganda Media Center has released a statement denying the letter circulating on Social media with the Katikkiro blasting Bobi Wine for visiting Apollo Milton Obote’s grave yard. In a brief statement, the Buganda Media Center says the letter is fake. We had earlier reported that the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga has blasted National Unity Platform, (NUP) President, …

Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) says its parliamentary candidate Asio Florence has gone missing hours before her scheduled nomination, while Speaker of Parliament Anita Among was declared unopposed for the Bukedea Woman MP seat — deepening fears of political intimidation ahead of the 2026 general elections. NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, known widely as Bobi Wine, said Asio and several …

IGARA– Counsel Tumukunde Joshua the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Head Legal Team – Western Region, the party flag bearer for Igara East Constituency has expressed interest not to contest in the forthcoming general elections. Tumukunde Joshua “I regret to inform you that I am unable to proceed with this candidature due to financial constraints. Nonetheless, I remain fully committed to …

Makindye – Hon. Allan Ssewanyana popularly known as Musajja was Bwino has publicly announced that he will be contesting against National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Candidate Zahara Luyirika for Makindye West. Allan Ssewanyana with his voters during the engagement. “In NUP I expressed interest to Contest for Makindye West Parliamentary seat because I knew who I am, during vetting process , …