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National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as ‘Bobi Wine’ has condemned the police raid at the party’s headquarters situated in Kavule,  Kamokya. Kyagulanyi labelled this action as ‘a continued violation of the party’s rights.’ “Our headquarters have been surrounded by security forces since dawn. This blatant violation …

Journalists covering the National Unity Platform (NUP) were today assaulted by military officials guarding the party’s headquarters at Makerere Kavule. The incident occurred as NUP leaders, including Vice President for Buganda Region Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, and Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, attempted to gain access …

The former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president Dr. Olara Otunnu has called on President Yoweri Museveni to allow Col. (Retired) Dr. Kizza Besigye accesses better medication outside the prison.  Otunnu’s call comes amidst concerns surrounding Besigye’s health after he was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in …

The President of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has revealed that the four members of the NUP Election Management Committee reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen are being held incommunicado at the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) at Mbuya, …

Political analyst Andrew Mwenda has accused imprisoned opposition stalwart Dr. Kiiza Besigye of conspiring to murder President Museveni. Mwenda contends that the alleged actions of Besigye should have warranted a death sentence. Mwenda made the remarks during a heated exchange with Kira Municipality MP, Ssemujju Nganda on NBS Television’s political …

The case in which property dealer Muhammad Kamoga of the Kamoga Properties Ltd  is accused of fraudulently registering a third party on a land title belonging to radio presenter Suuna Ben has taken a new twist. While speaking at the funeral of his late mother, Suuna  spit fire against Kamoga, …

The High Court in Kampala has set February 25, 2025, to decide on an application seeking the unconditional release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former physician turned political opponent of President Yoweri Museveni. The hearing is set for midday before Dr. Douglas Singiza. On the same day, the same judge …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) continues its search for party members who have been allegedly abducted from various parts of the country in recent days. As the crackdown on opposition figures intensifies, two of the recently freed abductees—NUP Electoral Commission members Mercy Walukamba and Rahma Juma—have come forward to share …

Fred Nyanzi, the Chief Mobilizer of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has finally returned home after being missing for four days. His release, however, has raised more concerns than relief, as he was found in a frail state, unable to clearly articulate what happened to him during his detention. According …

City lawyer Erias Lukwago has said his client, Kizza Besigye, has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in civil court. Appearing before the Nakawa Magistrate’s Court, Lukwago affirmed that proceedings before the General Court Martial had been quashed and therefore there was no pending charge. According to him, …