Demonstrators condemned the continued arrests of supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s leading opposition party, whose leader, Bobi Wine born Robert Kyagulanyi-a former pop star, has faced repeated state persecution.
By James Kabengwa KAMPALA. Uganda’s Controversial Chief of defence forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a chilling warning to all UP uniform wearers saying all will be killed. ”From now on, if we find ANYONE wearing a NUP uniform, we will kill them! No questions!” Muhoozi posted on his X handle on Saturday night. The threat, has escalated uneasiness among the opposition with already dozens of NUP supporters abducted and their whereabouts unknown. Uganda’s political climate is volatile where opposition groups face intensifying repression. The National Unity Platform (NUP), led by pop star-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, has grown rapidly since 2020, capitalizing on youth discontent over unemployment and Museveni’s 39 year rule, now increasingly becoming tyrant. NUP’s signature red berets and red-striped attire have become symbols of resistance, prompting the government without […]
KAMPALA. Lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been selected as the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for the Kawempe North by-election. He was officially declared the candidate on Tuesday by the NUP Election Management Committee at the party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi competed against nine other aspirants in a debate moderated by lawyer Andrew Karamaji and Dr. Judith Nalukwago. The event allowed candidates to present their visions for the constituency. Other contenders included Luwemba Lusswa Muhammad, Umar Magara, Saulo Kulya Zziwa, Serunkuuma Salim (Mafu Mafu), Kakyika Fredrick, Dr. Charles Rubagumya, Eng. Ssenkungu Kenneth, Mathias Mulumba, and Moses Nsereko. The Kawempe North parliamentary seat became vacant after the passing of former MP Muhammad Ssegirinya on January 9. Nalukoola, previously the Democratic Party (DP) Legal Advisor since 2020, resigned following a controversial cooperation agreement between DP and the National […]
By James Kabengwa In recent times, malicious rumours have sought to tarnish the reputation of Lewis Rubongoya, Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), by labelling him as "President Yoweri Museveni's man." However, publicly available facts reveal a different story. Rubongoya's relationship with Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the leader of NUP, dates back to their days Wine as la aw student. In fact, Rubongoya taught Bobi Wine Constitutional law at Chavendish University. Despite the malicious claims, Rubongoya and Bobi Wine have maintained a strong friendship over the years. When Bobi Wine decided to contest for the Parliamentary by-election in Kyadondo East in 2017, he reached out to Rubongoya for guidance. Although they were shunned by the Democratic Party and Forum for Democratic Change, Rubongoya's expertise in law helped them navigate the complexities of registering the People Power Movement. […]
Canada has told Uganda’s ambassador there, Joy Acheng, to leave following reports of uncouth behaviour. The ambassador was reportedly captured on video wearing yellow while in a verbal exchange with Ugandan opposition members who were protesting against bad governance on the streets of Canada.According to Canadian authorities, these actions reportedly breached diplomatic norms, prompting the decision to declare Acheng persona non-grata. On AUgust 6, the diplomat posted on her handle on X, "Yes we are ready for hooligans and liars, Canada is not your place." In June Acheng was, on top of being Ambassador to Canana, she presented her credentials to authorities in the Bahama's as the east African country's envoy there. "Presented my letters of credentials to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Bahamas H.E the most Honourable Cynthia A Pratt as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the […]
KAMPALA. The emergence of a new political party, People Power Front (PPF), ahead of the 2026 general elections has caused concern among leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP). PPF, which advocates for social justice, economic empowerment, and human rights, is seen as a potential threat to NUP's support base. The Uganda Electoral Commission has approved PPF after it met the necessary requirements for registration. Many members of PPF are reportedly from NUP and other opposition parties, as well as some from the ruling NRM party. It remains uncertain whether former LOP Mathias Mpuuga will be part of PPF or join later. PPF aims to bridge the gap between the government and the people, prioritizing marginalized communities and promoting social justice, economic empowerment, and human rights. Some observers believe PPF could significantly impact NUP's support leading up to and after […]
The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu (Bobi Wine), has suspended Mathias Mpuuga from the party structures over allegations of corruption. A Thursday letter by Bobi Wine said Mpuuga was sacked as vice president in charge of the central region with immediate effect. Mpuuga's trouble arises from a meeting at Parliament in which leaders awarded themselves sh1.7b as service award. Mpuuga who attended the same meeting received sh500m. The now Parliamentary Commissioner has defended the plot, saying everything was done legally. Mpuuga recently called a press conference and said no one could fire him from NUP as he was one of the founding members. Below is Bobi's full letter.
National Unity Platform Vice President for Buganda region Mathias Mpuuga has said he is not about to leave the party he helped found even though some people are fighting him internally. In a Tuesday press conference Mpuuga said there's a group of people trying to to hound him out of NUP but his commitment is still strong. He insisted there was no indiscipline in receiving the sh500m from Parliament because it was both legal and morally right. The Parliamentary Commissioner said NUP was fighting for crumbs as President Yoweri Museveni makes strategies to deepen his strength. Mpuuga said he had taken time without meeting party president Robert Kyagulanyi and only hears him speaking at funerals and other public events. Details in statement below:
At least 18 MPs who scribe to the National Unity Platform (NUP) did not turn out for the Tuesday meeting, sending mixed signals to a party already engulfed in controversies. Party president Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) convened the meeting to lambast the legislators on matters of corruption in the House only for 18 to turn down the invites. After the meeting Bobi Wine posted: "This afternoon, we were delighted to interact with the @NUP_Ug's Members of Parliament with whom we discussed a number of issues." "Most importantly, I charged them to individually and collectively take a firm stand against corruption and abuse of public funds, otherwise our people will start asking questions," he added. "The only thing that will drive a clear distinction between us and those we seek to drive out of power is how and where we stand […]
BY URN The war of words between National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, and Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga is far from over. A few hours after the former Leader of the Opposition declined to resign over the controversial 500 million Service Award he got from the Parliamentary Commission, the NUP leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu hit back insisting that Mpuuga was bribed. “I couldn’t believe that my Deputy President would get involved in a matter of this gravity and not say anything about it- not least, to me,” said Kyagulanyi, adding that, “the moral thing for him to do would be to apologize to the nation and step down from the Parliamentary Commission.” Kyagulanyi went on, ” The LOP like all MPs earns a salary and allowances. However, on top of that, the LOP also earns extra allowances and gets […]
