Security Forces Raid Bobi Wine’s Hotel in Lira
Police have raided Tembo Trek Courts in Lira Town, where National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, had secured accommodation. According to the Electoral Commission’s campaign roadmap, Bobi Wine’s team is currently in the Lango Sub-region canvassing votes ahead of the 2026 general elections.
EC sets date for presidential elections
Electoral Commission (EC) has set January 15, 2026, as the date for electing Uganda’s next president. Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Commission (EC), made the announcement EC headquarters in Kampala while addressing journalists. He noted that all presidential campaigns will stop 48 hours prior to the polling date. The
Kakeeka Ground: Inside Police Standoff with Bobi Wine
As the clock ticks towards the January 15, 2025 polling day, police clashed with presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, ahead of his rally in Kakumiro District. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. when Bobi Wine arrived in Nalweyo Town Council, Kakumiro District, where traffic police
Bobi Wine Miscalculated on Abolishing PDM
By David Serumaga During his campaign rallies in Luuka and Kaliro districts in the Busoga Sub-region, the National Unity Platform presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, stated that Ugandans do not need the Parish Development Model (PDM) cash, which he described as handouts. He promised
Police Arrest NUP Supporters Ahead of Bobi Wine Rally
At least 29 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) were arrested ahead of a scheduled campaign rally by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango, the group was apprehended for allegedly blocking the Mityana Highway. Although Kyagulanyi
Inside Bobi Wine’s 11 point Manifesto to claim power
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.
Bobi Wine: Some presidential Opponents Are ‘Fake’ Candidates
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that some opposition presidential candidates are fake. Kyagulanyi said some of the opposition presidential candidates are fake and planted by the ruling government. Earlier this week, the Electoral Commission cleared eight candidates to
Bobi Wine: Be My Shield, Courage and Strength Ahead of 2026 Elections
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has called on his supporters to be his “shield, eye, courage, and strength” as Uganda heads into the 2026 presidential elections. Kyagulanyi made the remarks shortly after his official nomination as a presidential candidate
Police Arrest Ssewanyana Ahead of Bobi Wine’s Nomination
Police have arrested Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana ahead of Bobi Wine’s Presidential Nomination, Daily Star has learned. The MP was arrested alongside a group of boda-boda riders at Lweza Junction, ahead of the presidential nomination of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity
Bobi Wine, Mafabi Set for Nomination Amid Tight 2026 Race
Both Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer Nathan Nandala Mafabi and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, are scheduled for nomination today. Their nomination follows that of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni; Elton Joseph Mabirizi, President of
