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Okello Oryem: NUP Supporters Are ‘Hooligans,’ Not Peaceful Demonstrators

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Okello Oryem has lashed out at National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters for being disrespectful. He expressed his disdain towards the Robert Kyagulanyi-led party in an interview on NTV, where he addressed the circumstances surrounding the expulsion of Uganda’s Ambassador to Canada, Joy Ruth Acheng. Last week, Acheng was declared

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Police Suspend NUP Tour of Eastern Districts

Uganda Police have suspended the National Unity Platform (NUP) planned tour of the Eastern districts of Bugweri, Pallisa, and Soroti. The suspension was confirmed to the party through a letter by Afande Frank Mwesiga dated July 23rd. Following the completion of their tour of Western Uganda last week, the NUP had scheduled a trip to

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Kituuma Justifes Police Deployment At NUP Offices

Uganda Police Spokesperson Afande Kituuma Rusoke has told National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership that they don’t have absolute rights. The Police mouthpiece was reacting to the Police’s sealing off the NUP Kavule headquarters on Monday morning. By press time, various security agencies had blocked access to the opposition party’s headquarters. The police blockade affected a

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Police Seal Off NUP Headquarters

Uganda Police have cordoned off the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Makerere Kavule ahead of a party conference. The police deployment was noticed on Sunday night and increased until morning. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, confirmed these developments through his Twitter account. Kyagulanyi called the police actions “cowardly” and

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NUP Denied Kololo Grounds for Fourth Anniversary

The government has rejected the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) request to host their fourth anniversary at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. On July 22, the NUP will be celebrating four years since their unveiling into the political space. To celebrate this achievement, the Kavule leadership had written to the defence ministry for permission to use Kololo. In

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NUP Opens Political Office in Bundibugyo

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has opened political offices in the western district of Bundibugyo in a bid to extend their coverage across the country. On Monday, July 16, the NUP embarked on the second edition of their 2024 countrywide tour. This is after the police gave them a go-ahead following a meeting between the

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Bobi Wine Warns Police: “We Won’t Be Provoked into Violence”

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has condemned the Uganda Police Force for trying to provoke them into violence. Kyagulanyi expressed his disappointment in the police while appearing on NTV on Tuesday morning. The one-time presidential candidate was reacting to occurrences in Bundibugyo district yesterday. On Monday, the NUP took

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NUP to Resume Nationwide Tours Starting in Bundibugyo on July 15th

National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced the commencement of their second phase of countrywide tours in Bundibugyo district. “We are hitting the road again. The revolutionary train begins its nationwide journey with the cocoa-rich district of Bundibugyo. See you there. Here is the detailed program of our tour.” NUP stated. The Kavule faithful will travel

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Mpuuga Calls for Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2026 Elections

Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga has called for electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 polls. The embattled Commissioner of Parliament made his call while addressing the press at Parliament on Wednesday morning. Mpuuga said that electoral reforms are a unifying voice within the corridors of Parliament. “Those belonging to the NRM, Independents gearing up to a

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Why Did You Join NUP Addicts? – Bobi Wine Stings Mpuuga

The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has broken his silence over statements by his former Deputy Mathias Mpuuga. Mpuuga had said the Kavule party is being led by alcoholics and drug addicts. The embattled Commissioner of Parliament made the remarks while at the burial of the mother of Mityana South

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