Tag Archives: NUP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are mixed reactions among the supporters of the Democratic Party and National Unity Platform to Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga’s announcement to form a new pressure group. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a controversial 500 …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga is poised to announce his next political step as the 2026 general elections approach, following a fallout with Kavule based National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a …

  Pardoning made as Uganda is making international headlines for the jailing of Besigye Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned 19 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) following their pleading guilty to the charge of treachery and illegal possession of firearms and conviction …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has Pardoned 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform who have been serving a three-month jail term handed to them by the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of  Treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition. Those pardoned are, Rashid Ssegujja, …

Mbale, Uganda | URN | Mutwalibu Zandya Mafabi, the former two-term mayor of Mbale Municipality under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, has officially joined the National Unity Platform (NUP) as he prepares for the 2026 general elections. He announced the decision over the weekend at the NUP headquarters …

US election shows similarity of voter dynamics with Uganda COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Donald Trump stormed back to power in a U.S. election that presented a math puzzle to pollsters, analysts and Democrats. Trump’s re-election victory against U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris saw him win all seven swing states …

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 has announced plans to appeal a High Court ruling that dismissed its petition seeking accountability from the Ugandan government for the disappearance of 18 party supporters. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, disclosed this during an emergency press conference held …

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 | The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of ammunition. The individuals …