Inside the Mbarara Chaos: How Bobi Wine’s Convoy Was Cornered
Just like any other day on the campaign trail, a sea of people camped at the hotel where presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, and his wife Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi spent the entire night waiting for dawn to continue their three-month quest for the presidency. The
Mufumbiro Seeks Bail After Spending Two Months in Prison
Nakawa East MP aspirant and National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has applied for bail after spending two months in Luzira Prison. Mufumbiro is facing two counts of inciting NUP supporters to commit murder against security personnel. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro, through
Mafabi warns Bobi Wine over Budaka clashes
Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, has warned National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, that he does not have a monopoly on violence. On Tuesday, during Mafabi’s campaign rally in Budaka district, clashes erupted between FDC and NUP supporters.
Mpuuga, three Commissioners Secretly Receive Shs 400m each
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has alleged that Parliamentary Commissioners Solomon Silwany, Esther Afoyochan, Prossy Akampulira Mbabazi, and Mathias Mpuuga each received a second service award of Shs 400 million, in addition to an earlier payout. This comes after the controversial Shs 500 million service-to-holder
Police Nab 10 After Raid on Bobi Wine’s Hotel in Lira
The Uganda Police Force has revealed that supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, attacked police officers in Lira District following a raid at the hotel where the candidate was staying. Police said the incident followed a raid on Tembo Trek
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
