NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), currently in the United States, has firmly rejected negotiating with the Ugandan government for his safety or his party’s recognition, insisting he will return home only as a free citizen to continue the fight for democracy and human rights. National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as … Read more
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine announces brief departure from the country after evading regime pursuit following disputed 2026 election. Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi) has announced a temporary departure from Uganda after more than two months in hiding following the disputed January 2026 presidential election. In a defiant message to supporters, Wine stated … Read more
Winnie Byanyima staunchly defends Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere against claims of yielding to state pressure over the postponed prayer mass for her detained husband, Kizza Besigye. Kampala High Court buzzed with tension on Tuesday as Winnie Byanyima, wife of jailed opposition stalwart Dr. Kizza Besigye, addressed journalists following her husband’s latest court appearance. She firmly … Read more
Ugandan singer and former parliamentary hopeful Nina Roz has pulled no punches in describing both the music business and Ugandan politics as cutthroat arenas rife with manipulation, exploitation, and betrayal. Fresh from her unsuccessful run for Sembabule District Woman MP on the National Unity Platform ticket—where she finished third amid allegations of irregularities—she shared candid … Read more
Justine Nameere, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has been declared the winner of the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament seat following a court-ordered vote recount. The recount took place from late January to February 1, 2026, under the supervision of Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe. It was ordered after Nameere challenged the initial … Read more
Ugandan authorities have detained Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Butambala County MP and National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Buganda, in connection with alleged election-related violence in the district, amid ongoing disputes over deadly clashes that claimed seven lives. The Uganda Police Force confirmed the arrest in a statement issued Thursday morning, stating that Kivumbi … Read more
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, head of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has pledged that under his future leadership, fresh byelections will be held in all constituencies where candidates were declared unopposed by the Electoral Commission (EC), restoring voters’ right to choose. In a fiery press statement on January 11, 2026, Bobi Wine accused the … Read more
Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has strongly condemned the brutal attack on National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and his supporters by security operatives in Gulu City on Saturday. In a statement released Monday, Justice Byabakama described the incident as “unfortunate and uncalled for,” especially coming just days … Read more
Renowned “Baala” singer, Daxx Kartel has firmly closed the door on any political ambitions, telling fans and journalists alike that the microphone will never trade places with a parliamentary seat. When asked if he ever sees himself contesting, the Omuryeerubah star didn’t mince words: “Let me make this crystal clear — not every artist is … Read more
Ghetto gladiator Fik Gaza has swallowed his pride and returned to the yellow bus after weeks of publicly swearing he would never perform at another NRM rally. The “Banana” hitmaker had gone nuclear on social media, accusing the ruling party of exploiting ghetto artists and vowing to refund every deposit they had sent him. Fast-forward … Read more
