Bobi Wine risks missing presidential nominations over signatures
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is on the verge of missing out on the 2026 presidential nominations. According to the Electoral Commission, aspiring presidential candidates are required to submit at least 10 signatures from each of 98 districts across
Sebwato arrives on a bicycle, EC Dismisses his Presidential Bid
The Electoral Commission has rejected the nomination forms of presidential aspirant Ivan Sebwato after he failed to meet the minimum requirement of 9,800 endorsement signatures from at least 98 districts across Uganda. Sebwato, a teacher by profession, made headlines after arriving at the Electoral Commission headquarters on a bicycle, drawing
President Museveni Submits Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 General Elections
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, has officially returned his nomination forms to the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of the 2026 general elections. The forms were delivered by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, accompanied by other senior party leaders. This development comes just a day after
Bobi Wine returns nomination forms ahead of 2026 Presidential Race
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally submitted presidential nomination forms to the Electoral Commission, marking the official start of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (aka Bobi Wine) bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2026 General Election. NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya confirmed that the party successfully gathered the required
Court Charges Mufumbiro and Sauda Madada Over Unlawful Drilling
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has charged National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and Sauda Madaada with unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses. The two join a group of seven other NUP members, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, the
Police Arrests Nubian Li Shortly After Mayoral Nomination
Musician and political figure Buken Ali, popularly known as Nubian Li, was arrested by police shortly after his nomination for the Nakawa Division Mayor position. The arrest took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, moments after he had officially been nominated as a candidate in
How NUP Quietly Bought and Built Iganga Offices in Secrecy
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has opened its Eastern Uganda Regional Headquarters, located in the heart of Iganga Town, in the Busoga Sub-region , a move that reportedly caught even local law enforcement by surprise. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi
Can Nsereko Break the Museveni–Bobi Wine Grip in 2026?
Kampala Central MP and President of the Ecological Party of Uganda, Muhammad Nsereko, has officially entered the 2026 presidential race after picking up nomination forms from the Electoral Commission. Nsereko now joins a growing list of over 175 presidential aspirants eyeing Uganda’s top seat, including long-time incumbent President Yoweri Museveni
Museveni Releases Official Campaign Poster as Political Showdown with Bobi Wine Looms
As Uganda’s political atmosphere intensifies, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has unveiled his official campaign poster ahead of the 2026 General Elections. The poster was released earlier today at the NRM party headquarters, coming just weeks after Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine,
Pictorial: Bobi Wine’s Son Solomon Announces Engagement in Texas
Solomon Kampala, the eldest son of Ugandan opposition figure and musician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has announced his engagement to his partner, Helen Jaquez. The 19-year-old shared the news on Instagram, posting photos and video of a sunset proposal aboard a sailboat on Lake Travis in
