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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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has announced that he has left Uganda, saying he made the decision for safety after spending about two months in hiding. In a message posted on his private account on the social media …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru-Abuku, Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) for Northern Uganda, has been honored with Uganda Law Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She was among the awardees as the country’s Bar celebrated the Women’s Day commemoration, in which the Lifetime Achievement …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) for Northern Uganda, Dr Lina Zedriga, has been granted bail by the Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court. Dr Zedriga was released on Tuesday afternoon on a cash bail of one million Shillings after appearing before Chief …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Gulu has further remanded National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Northern Uganda, Dr. Lina Zedriga, to Gulu Main Prison until February 24, 2026, as the State seeks more time to scrutinize her sureties. Dr. Zedriga first appeared on …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrate court was forced to adjourn the hearing of the National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy President Dr Lina Zedriga over technology flaws. Dr Zedriga this morning appeared before the court via zoom technology from her prison cells at Gulu Main Prisons in …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
