Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kawempe-Kanyanya denied a mandatory bail application filed by jailed National Unity Platform’s Deputy Party Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing charges of incitement to violence. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Acting Chief Magistrate Doreen Ainembabazi held that although …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Unity Platform-NUP has condemned what it calls “silent abductions” of its supporters by security agencies. It has renewed demands for the immediate release of all those whose whereabouts remain unknown. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network-URN, National Unity Platform Secretary General David …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The leadership of the National Unity Platform has retained Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament as the party unveiled its new line-up for key opposition positions in the 12th Parliament. Ssenyonyi, who has served as Leader of Opposition since January 2024, retains …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially nominated Paul Mwiru as its candidate for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, setting the stage for a highly contested leadership vote ahead of the new Parliament’s opening on May 25. In a statement issued after a meeting …
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Nairobi, Kenya | URN | A mobiliser for the National Unity Platform and parliamentary candidate in the Sebei sub-region, Kalifani Chemutai, has died following a road accident in Kenya. Chemutai reportedly died on the night of April 29, 2026, in Endebess area, Trans Nzoia County, while riding a motorcycle towards the …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Unity Party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was on Friday night honored with the Heroes of Democracy Award by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). “We are proud to announce the recognition of Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) for his commitment to democratic principles, civic …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Makerere University has sworn in the newly elected guild leadership amid chanting and jubilation across student halls. Gracious Kadondi, who was elected as the 92nd Guild President of the university, pledged to restore unity among students following divisions that arose during the campaign period. Kadondi, …
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Inside Opposition leader’s plan to pressure Kampala from Washington NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections, has entered a new phase of his political struggle: shifting the battleground from the …
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COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Imitating a political idol can offer several perceived gains, ranging from personal psychological benefits to enhanced social or political engagement. However, these benefits often come with significant risks of compromising personal autonomy, as identified in literature on idolization and social learning. This clearly plays …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Dr. Lina Zedriga, Acting President of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), has shared her experience of arrest and torture while in security detention after the 2026 general election. Speaking to Journalist at NUP offices at Makerere Kavule, Dr. Lina Zedriga, 64, said was abducted …
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