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
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
EC Reopens Nominations After Candidate Deaths
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reopened nominations for several local government seats following a series of mysterious candidate deaths that have shaken preparations for the 2026 general elections. In a press release issued on October 23, 2025, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama described the decision as a response to the
EC sets Nomination Dates for Special Interest Group MPs
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that nominations for Members of Parliament representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will take place on October 22 and 23, 2025. The nomination exercise will be held at the Commission’s headquarters in Kampala, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days. It will cover
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
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
UPC Barred from 2026 Presidential Race Amid Leadership Crisis
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), once synonymous with Uganda’s post-independence governance, has been barred from fielding a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (EC) made the announcement, citing internal constitutional violations, defiance of court orders, and a prolonged leadership crisis that has fractured the once-dominant party
Electoral Commission Begins Hearing Nomination Petitions
The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced hearings for petitions filed by candidates who were denied nomination for district chairperson, mayoral, and councillor positions. According to the EC, a total of 60 petitions were submitted following the conclusion of the nomination process last week. The hearings are being presided over by
Electoral Commission Revises Nomination Schedule for 2025/26 General Elections
In a move aimed at streamlining the nomination process ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a revised schedule for both parliamentary and local government nominations. The changes, outlined in a press statement by EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, reflect efforts to ensure clarity,
Electoral Commission Moves Presidential Nomination Dates
In a surprising shift that’s sure to stir political waters, the Electoral Commission has announced a sudden change to the 2025/2026 presidential nomination calendar—moving the key dates earlier by nearly two weeks. What was originally a straightforward nomination set for October 2nd and 3rd has now been brought forward to
