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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 …

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 …

In a dramatic and urgent statement posted to social media just hours ago, Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi—popularly known as Bobi Wine—has accused the ruling regime of orchestrating widespread electoral malpractice amid a nationwide internet blackout. “Uganda is in the dark with the internet shut down,” Bobi Wine wrote on X (formerly Twitter) under his verified handle …

Uganda’s main opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi—popularly known as Bobi Wine—has warned of widespread unrest if the country’s forthcoming general elections are manipulated to keep President Yoweri Museveni in power, according to reporting by CNN. Speaking amid rising political tension ahead of the 2026 polls, Bobi Wine called on Ugandans to “rise up” should the electoral process be rigged, framing his …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has sounded the alarm after authorities announced a nationwide internet shutdown set to begin at 6:00 p.m. today, just days before Uganda heads to the polls on Thursday. In a message shared with supporters, Bobi Wine described the move as a deliberate attempt by what he called a “criminal regime” to …

Mbale City | Uganda The Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony during his visit to Mbale on Friday, January 2, 2026. Speaking to RedPepper, the institution’s spokesperson, Steven Masiga, said Bobi Wine’s participation in the ceremony amounted …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has publicly condemned the recent arrest of prominent civil society leader Dr. Sarah Bireete, framing it as part of a systematic campaign of state repression against critics ahead of Uganda’s election cycles. In a statement posted on his social media platforms, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president alleged a recurring pattern …

RAKAI/KYOTERA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has outlined his vision for a transformed Uganda, emphasizing national unity, empathy, and collective economic advancement. His remarks came during a series of political engagements in the districts of Rakai and Kyotera over the weekend. Addressing enthusiastic crowds, Bobi Wine painted a picture of a future nation …

Post Views: 3 By Richard TumwebazeIn Mitoomawww.mknewslink.comDrama ensued among angry NUP supporters in Mitooma district after the NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu ‘Bobi Wine’ was denied access to the official venue of his campaigns but rather channeled from Kashenshero to Rutookye town council with no official rally in Mitooma District.According to the roadmap, Kyagulanyi was supposed to move from …

Post Views: 18 By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante [MK]In Greater Bushenyi—-www.mknewslink.comNUP Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine to shook greater Bushenyi by holding rallies in Mitooma, Rubirizi and Bushenyi districtsAt Bushenyi playground, Bobi Wine stressed that President Yoweri Museveni for 40 years has been dividing Ugandans of tribalistic lines.He added that he is the right candidate but Mzee Museveni …