Tag Archives: Kyagulanyi

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders and supporters of the National Unity Platform have condemned the Police for blocking the mobilization tours of the Party President in Migyera town council. On Friday, the Police and Uganda Peoples’ Defense Force in Nakasongola district blocked the mobilization tours of Robert Kyagulanyi.   Kyagulanyi …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP president, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has challenged youths to steer efforts of creating political change through directly vying for elective positions. Kyagulanyi made the remarks while addressing NUP youths during the second edition of their annual convention held at the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has accused the military of coercing his party supporters into confessing to charges related to treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition. The allegations follow a court appearance by three …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has vowed to take legal action against police officers following an incident in Bulindo, Kira Municipality. Kyagulanyi suffered a leg injury after being hit by a teargas canister. The incident occurred as he was returning from a Thanksgiving …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has been discharged from Nsambya Hospital. Kyagulanyi was injured with a tear gas canister on his left leg during an altercation with police on Tuesday. He was returning from the home of NUP lawyer George Musisi in Bulindo, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Police Force-UPF is accusing the supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) of instigating chaos in Bulindo-Kira, which resulted in the injury of their party leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. According to the police, the situation escalated when Kyagulanyi’s team began throwing stones at officers …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged shooting of the National Unity Platform-NUP party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, following a Thanksgiving ceremony in Bulindo, Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District. According to the police, Kyagulanyi participated in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi-Wine says the recent garbage disaster at Kiteezi was a result of negligence on the part of KCCA and the Museveni government. Kyagulanyi says with all the warnings, the disaster that claimed the lives of Ugandans …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has urged the youth who participated in the March to Parliament protests against corruption to stay resolute and continue causing what he termed as “good trouble.” Last month, over 100 individuals were detained by security …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) members in Mukono have outlined seven activities for their party tour on Tuesday within the district. According to the party’s nationwide mobilization tour schedule, Robert Kyagulanyi, the party president, along with other top party officials, will visit Mukono district tomorrow. Despite …