Chaos in Fort Portal as Police Block Bobi Wine From Final Rally
For yet another time, police and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, found themselves at odds after he was blocked from accessing Fort Portal City center, causing a major standoff. More than a month since the presidential campaigns began, what started peacefully
What Really Killed Otim Leon Joshua?
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the death of Otim Leon Joshua, a 16-year-old student of Exel High School in Mukono, who died yesterday at Lacor Hospital in Gulu City where he had been admitted for treatment. According to National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known
EC Denounces Police Assaults During Bobi Wine Campaign
Justice Simon Byabakama has condemned the violent scenes that surrounded candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s campaign rally in Gulu on 6th December 2025. Over the weekend, police and other security agencies of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) descended on Bobi Wine’s team, assaulting several members. Many people were left injured
NUP Seeks Justice for Slain Supporter Misaki Okello
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has vowed to drag the government to court over the killing of their supporter, Misaki Okello. The announcement was made by NUP coordinator Mwiru Paul. Mwiru said the party is liaising with the family to take legal action against the government, noting that if accountability is
Bobi Wine: Adopt Backup Communication Options Ahead of Possible Election Internet Shutdowns
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, spent yesterday campaigning across Masaka, one of Buganda Kingdom’s most politically influential cities. Wearing a kanzu, the Kingdom’s traditional men’s attire, Kyagulanyi received an enthusiastic welcome from supporters, despite earlier delays caused by a security roadblock
How Okello Was Shot Dead After Bobi Wine’s Rally in Iganga
At least one person has been confirmed dead following a shooting that occurred shortly after a campaign rally for National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, in Iganga. The incident adds to a long string of violent confrontations between security forces and Kyagulanyi’s
Bobi Wine Accuses Police of Double Standards, Urges Byabakama to Resign
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has called on Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi to resign, citing police brutality against party members during the campaign period. On several occasions, police have fired tear gas at Kyagulanyi’s supporters, claiming they were dispersing
How Bobi Wine Slipped Past Police to Address Supporters in Arua
Police have arrested 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Arua following incidents of stone-throwing that damaged police vehicles. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Arua District and Arua City hosted NUP presidential candidate Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, as part of his campaign tour. Kyagulanyi began his
November 2020 Killings: Families, NUP Renew Calls for Justice and compensation
Yesterday marked five years since security agencies of the Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) brutally cracked down on Ugandans who were protesting the arrest of former presidential candidate and National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. On November 18, 2020, the
Mbarara Chaos: 89 nabbed NUP Supporters Transferred to Unknown Location
Mbarara Chaos: 89 nabbed NUP Supporters Transferred to Unknown Location Supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were arrested in Mbarara District have been transferred from Mbarara Central Police Station to an unknown destination, Daily Star has learned. According to sources, 89 NUP supporters were detained last Friday as party
