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POLITICALBobi Wine Storms Kawempe as Thousands Turn Up for NUP Rally
Kawempe, Kampala — The National Unity Platform (NUP) on Monday held a massive rally in Kawempe, drawing thousands of enthusiastic supporters who braved the afternoon heat to welcome party president Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) and his campaign team.
POLITICALNUP Sweeps Through Terego & Maracha as Calls for Change Grow Louder
The National Unity Platform (NUP) campaign trail surged through the remote corners of Terego and Maracha districts, delivering yet another powerful message of freedom and liberation. The team was met with overwhelming excitement, mirroring the massive reception earlier witnessed in Arua and neighbouring districts.
POLITICALChaos, Boda Escapes & Rooftop Speeches: Bobi Wine’s Dramatic Arua Campaign Shakes the City
Arua District and Arua City were turned upside down on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as NUP presidential candidate Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, swept through the region in a campaign trail that quickly escalated into one of the most dramatic political moments of the week.
POLITICALRubaga North MP Aspirant Abubaker Kawalya Intensifies Door-to-Door Campaigns
Rubaga North is witnessing a renewed wave of political energy as Abubaker Kawalya, one of the most trusted and charismatic young leaders in Kampala, intensifies his door-to-door mobilization ahead of the 2026 elections.
POLITICALYoweri Kaguta Museveni Commissions New Party Office in Mayuge
President Museveni opens new NRM regional HQ ahead of 2026 campaign
POLITICALThe Kavule Military Drill Case: A Review of Arrests and Ongoing Investigations into NUP Leadership
The legal fallout following the February 12, 2025, raid on the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Makerere-Kavule continues to evolve. What began as a security intervention during party leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s (Bobi Wine) 43rd birthday celebration has escalated into a complex legal battle involving high-profile arrests and a widening search for additional suspects.
Uganda Hosts Non-Aligned Movement Summit
Uganda hosts Non-Aligned Movement Summit with 120+ countries, boosting international profile but facing criticism over spending amid poverty.
Uganda Begins Commercial Oil Production
Uganda begins historic commercial oil production in Albertine region, promising economic transformation but raising transparency and environmental concerns.
Parish Development Model Phase Two Launches Across Uganda
Government allocates UGX 1.2 trillion for PDM Phase Two, targeting rural transformation and poverty reduction across all parishes.
Uganda Parliament Passes New Digital Tax Bill to Boost Revenue Collection
Parliament approves new 5% digital tax on streaming, e-commerce, and online services to capture revenue from Uganda's growing digital economy, expected to generate UGX 300 billion annually.
Uganda Government Announces New Anti-Corruption Task Force
President Museveni establishes independent anti-corruption task force with powers to freeze accounts and make arrests, targeting procurement fraud and misappropriation costing Uganda UGX 10 trillion annually.
POLITICALAngeal Nabanoba Among 59 NUP Suspects Charged for Unlawful Assembly and Inciting Violence
Angeal Nabanoba, a staunch NUP female mobilizer, was among 59 National Unity Platform suspects charged to court in Kampala and Wakiso for holding unlawful assemblies and inciting violence during the "one million march" welcoming NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi. The arrests took place across Kajjansi, Entebbe, and Kawempe divisions.
Corruption Scandal Rocks Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health rocked by massive corruption scandal involving COVID-19 funds, with top officials arrested and public demanding accountability.
Uganda and Tanzania Sign Oil Pipeline Agreement
Uganda and Tanzania sign $3.5 billion oil pipeline agreement despite environmental concerns and calls for transparency in contracts.
Uganda Discovers Gold Deposits Worth Billions in Karamoja
Uganda discovers massive gold deposits worth billions in Karamoja, promising economic transformation but raising environmental and transparency concerns.
Anti-Homosexuality Bill Sparks International Outcry
Anti-Homosexuality Bill passes Parliament, triggering international condemnation and threats of aid cuts as LGBTQ+ community fears persecution.
Parliament Passes Controversial Social Media Tax Bill
Parliament passes social media and mobile money taxes despite protests, sparking nationwide debate about freedom of expression and economic impact.
Bobi Wine Placed Under House Arrest After Election
Bobi Wine placed under house arrest after election, sparking international condemnation and concerns about political freedoms in Uganda.
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