Tag Archives: NUP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has arrested Joel Ssenyonyi, the National Unity Platform-NUP party, spokesperson, Lewis Rubongoya, the secretary general and former Kampala central NUP parliamentary candidate, Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu. Joint security forces comprising the military and police surrounded the trio at Rubbies Pump fuel station in Kamwokya …

But Justice Minister Mao vows to free the civilians COVER STORY | DICTA ASIIMWE & AGATHER ATUHAIRE | This October is a do-or-die month for the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao. It is the month, he has said, that will see him fulfill his pledge to ensure …

Lessons for NUP from the continuing crisis in Uganda’s previously largest opposition political party THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) continues to tear itself apart. This is perhaps the final phase of the party’s existence. When time comes to write its postmortem, what would have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have dared the National Unity Platform (NUP) party to resume its countrywide tours, which were canceled last week by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime. It came after NUP’s leadership vowed to resume their countrywide mobilization tours upon their …

Why the big crowds at his rallies are misleading indicators of actual voter behavior at the ballot box THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | As expected, police have “suspended” the countrywide mobilistion tour by Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. After pulling large crowds across the country, I am sure government got …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform-NUP party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has vowed to continue with his countrywide mobilisation tours despite a ban from the Uganda Police Force.  Speaking to journalists at his offices in Kampala Thursday, Kyagulanyi said the police orders can’t be respected …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Police has suspended National Unity Party (NUP) countrywide mobilisation activities until further notice. In a statement, Police said that in view of breaches of guidelines, the activities of the NUP are immediately suspended. “We are sending this strong message, that our country, Uganda, …

Opposition leader’s tours raise questions about 2026  COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Since unexpected crowds at his mobilisation campaign brought Mbarara City in western Uganda to a standstill and security agencies did not bother to arrest or stop him, Bobi Wine has become the headline topic across the country. With …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform Party President Robert Kyagulanyi has condemned rampant land grabbing which has left many people landless in the Greater Luwero districts. The matter was first raised by area Members of Parliament Brenda Nabukenya, Luttamaguzi Ssemakula and Allan Mayanja during a rally held …

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP president, Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, has asked the government to withdraw the Uganda People’s Defense Forces- UPDF marine officers from Lake Victoria for allegedly mistreating fishermen. Speaking to his supporters in Mayuge town council Monday, Kyagulanyi asserted that UPDF officers have …