Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 10 supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP have been granted bail. They were arrested last week while preparing for the visit of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi. Kyagulanyi was slated to preside over a consultative meeting at Kananage Primary School. However, it was blocked by police, leading …
Read More »NUP supporters battle ‘red eyes as trial continues in Court Martial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight out of 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters facing trial in the General Court Martial in Makindye failed to appear in court on Monday due to the contagious ‘red eye’ disease. The accused are charged with unlawful possession of explosive devices. On …
Read More »NUP Mukono wing set seven core activities for Tuesday moblisation tour
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 …
Read More »NUP supporters seek bail from international crimes court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine Supporters of the National Unity Platform who are facing terrorism charges are seeking bail in the International Crimes Division of the High Court. They have meanwhile been remanded until June 4th, 2024. They are; Hamidu Muyobi, Abdallah Katumba, Muhamod Kalyango, Male Sulaiman Kyewalabye, …
Read More »Journalists file assault, damage claims against Kyagulanyi bodyguards
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two female journalists from Masaka have filed complaints of assault and damage to equipment against the bodyguards of National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. Zainabu Namusaazi, a reporter for Next Media Group, and Margret Kayondo, a correspondent …
Read More »Kyagulanyi launches NUP’s nationwide membership registration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform- NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has launched the party’s Nationwide Membership Registration aimed at enrolling our supporters into the national Party register. Kyagulanyi launched the exercise on the second and last day of NUP registrars’ and Focal Persons’ training that …
Read More »AG files additional evidence denying whereabouts of missing NUP supporters
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has filed additional evidence to the High Court in Kampala strengthening his defense that the government and security agencies do not know the whereabouts of 18 missing persons who are supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP. The Attorney General on Wednesday brought …
Read More »Kyagulanyi warns new recruits against political opportunism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has urged NUP recruits not to prioritize seeking political positions but rather concentrate on the primary goal of ousting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) regime. Kyagulanyi who was on Tuesday welcoming a diverse group of …
Read More »Military police called into action as Court Martial denies NUP supporters bail
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Military Police were called in to calm the General Court Martial in Makindye, after the bail application for 28 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) was has for the third timedismissed. The 28 are facing trial of unlawful possession of ammunition. Immediately after the ruling …
Read More »Balaam’s problem over jailed NUP members
Playing games with lives of political prisoners COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Can newly appointed Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, deliver on his pledge to parliament and country to secure freedom for several jailed members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP)? The missing Ugandans …
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