The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, has launched his campaign trail in Jinja with the unveiling of his manifesto dubbed “A New Uganda Now.”
The launch happened barely a week since his nomination. He is among the eight presidential candidates in the race.
The eight include: Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine (National Unity Platform – NUP), Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (National Resistance Movement – NRM), Elton Joseph Mabirizi (Conservative Party – CP), and Robert Kasibante (National Peasants Party – NPP). Nathan Nandala Mafabi (Forum for Democratic Change – FDC), Mugisha Muntu (Alliance for National Transformation – ANT), Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga (Common Man’s Party – CMP), and Bulira Frank Kabinga (Revolutionary People’s Party – RPP).
The document outlines 11 key policy priorities focused on restoring freedom, constitutionalism, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. It also pledges to address the country’s growing debt, increase health and education budgets by 15 percent, and reduce government structures and expenditure.
“Uganda has endured a turbulent political history defined by unfulfilled promises, corruption, division, and abuse of power. For nearly four decades, our people have been subjected to poverty, injustice, and despair under a regime that has overstayed its welcome. Successive governments have failed to unite our people, respect our freedoms, and guarantee equal opportunities for all,”
Yet, amidst this pain, Uganda remains a nation of hope. We are blessed with vast resources, fertile land, a vibrant youth population, and an ambitious diaspora community. What we lack is not potential it is leadership that listens, acts, and serves
He said NUP has come forward with this Manifesto as a bold declaration of intent to build A New Uganda Now, a Uganda where every citizen is treated equally, dreams are nurtured, and a solid foundation is laid for future generations. This Manifesto is not just a document; it is a covenant between us and the 48 million Ugandans yearning for freedom, dignity, and prosperity.
“Our commitment is clear: we will reset Uganda by restoring democracy, ending corruption, healing divisions, and guaranteeing equal access to opportunities,” he said.
“We will create jobs for our young people, feed our children in schools, stop land grabbing, and ensure that every Ugandan has access to quality healthcare, education, and infrastructure,” he said.
He noted that they will place the diaspora at the center of our development, empower local governments, and transform Uganda into a modern, technology-driven economy. This election is not about me. It is about us. It is about building a country that works for everyone not just a privileged few.
He said the choice before us is simple: to continue in poverty, corruption, and dictatorship, or to stand boldly for A New Uganda Now. Not tomorrow. Not later. The time is now. I invite you all men and women, young and old, rural and urban, at home and in the diaspora to join us in this struggle for transformation. Together, we shall win, and together, we shall build a free, just, and prosperous Uganda.
