Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi-Wine says the recent garbage disaster at Kiteezi was a result of negligence on the part of KCCA and the Museveni government. Kyagulanyi says with all the warnings, the disaster that claimed the lives of Ugandans …
Read More »Luttamaguzi, Nakaseke NUP leaders in row over elections
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Conflicts are escalating between Nakaseke South Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform district party leaders over elections of mobilization committees. Last week, Luttamaguzi convened a meeting at Namilari village in Nakaseke sub-county and presided over elections for mobilization committees where he was elected as …
Read More »Court dismisses by-election case against Kayunga LCV chairperson
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an election appeal filed by NUP’s Harriet Nakwedde challenging the victory of NRM’s Andrew Muwonge as the Kayunga District LCV Chairperson. The Court comprised of Justices Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Muzamiru Mutangula Kibedi, and Christopher Gashirabake on Friday dismissed …
Read More »Kyagulanyi rallies youth to continue with anti-corruption protest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has urged the youth who participated in the March to Parliament protests against corruption to stay resolute and continue causing what he termed as “good trouble.” Last month, over 100 individuals were detained by security …
Read More »Three NUP MPs, six others remanded
Kampla, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Development Center Court on Monday evening remanded three National Unity Platform (NUP) Members of Parliament on charges arising from their alleged involvement in unlawful assembly . They are: Katikamu South MP Hassan Kirumira, Bbale county MP Charles Tebandeke and Mityana Municipality MP Francis …
Read More »Kololo grounds not available for NUP celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence has rejected the request by National Unity Platform-NUP for its fourth-anniversary celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NUP wrote to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs last week requesting permission to hold their commemorative event at Kololo independence grounds. The biggest …
Read More »NUP “rebels” deny forming a new political party
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Unity Platform-NUP leaders currently in parallel relations with the top leadership of their party has downplayed the possibility of quitting or forming a new political party. The main opposition party is currently embroiled in a sharp controversy that is threatening its …
Read More »Big moment ahead in Bobi Wine Vs Mpuuga
Assessing the fallout in Masaka and what lies ahead for 2026 COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The feud between the National Unity Platform (NUP) and former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has festered for months and all indications are that it will go on until the 2026 elections. …
Read More »IGP Byakagaba halts NUP rallies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba, has halted all rallies of National Unit Platform (NUP) two days after they had been cleared. Byakagaba, who officially assumed office on Tuesday this week, on Friday night through police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, directed all police commanders …
Read More »BOBI: Ignore money offers
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform Party (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has asked party members and opposition politicians to stop trading their political beliefs for money. Kyagulanyi was on Wednesday addressing party supporters at Ntawo playground in Mukono Municipality where he noted …
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