Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Kitgum Diocese Bishop, Rev Macleod Baker Ochola has appealed to the government to accord National Unity Platform-NUP party president Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine humane treatment as a Ugandan citizen. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview on Wednesday, Bishop Ochola said …
Read More »49 jailed NUP supporters sue gov’t over gross rights abuses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 49 jailed supporters of National Unity Platform party have sued government and its three heads of security agencies over alleged gross human rights violations occasioned to them. The group has filed their suit in the Civil Division of High Court in Kampala through …
Read More »Kyagulanyi, Amuriat and Muntu agree on joint vote protection
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three presidential candidates have agreed on a joint vote protection team. They are Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Forum for Democratic Change candidate-FDC Patrick Amuriat Oboi and Alliance for National Transformation-ANT candidate, Gregg Mugisha Muntu. The three opposition presidential candidates announced …
Read More »Bobi Wine plans to kidnap himself to cause chaos – Police
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda police has said National Unit Platform – NUP presidential candidate, Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine is planning to kidnap himself purposely to cause chaos. Commissioner of Police Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson said they have received intelligence that Kyagulanyi intends to go into …
Read More »How ban of campaigns in Kampala has cost parliamentary candidates
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ban on campaigns in the 20 districts with a surge in COVID-19 has affected several candidates all over the country with many saying the chances of their election has dwindled due to limited campaign time, funds and backing from the party. Last month, the …
Read More »Wives of NUP Kalangala suspects plead to Museveni for lawful treatment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The wives of the detained National Unity Platform-NUP members who were arrested in Kalangala have cried out to the government to allow them access their family members. Over 100 people were arrested last month in Kalangala District where National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi …
Read More »Presidential candidate Kyagulanyi releases campaign song
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “Ghetto People, 35 years of gun rule is about to come to an end. Remember it is your vote that is going to deliver you the change that you so badly need. This one is a clarion call to everyone above eighteen and registered to …
Read More »Kyagulanyi seeks ICC indictment against President Museveni
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to indict President Yoweri Museveni for perpetuation electoral violence. Kyagulanyi said that President Museveni was violating the rights of Ugandans even as the country heads to elections. He says that the basis for …
Read More »Court Martial remands 49 NUP supporters over illegal possession of ammunition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded 49 supporters of National Unity Platform political party to Kigo and Kitalya government prisons. They were on Friday arraigned before Court presided over by Lt General Andrew Gutti and charged with illegal possession of ammunition. The prosecution …
Read More »Masaka prison in-charge faces arrest for failing to produce NUP supporters in court
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka Chief Magistrate Charles Yeteise issued criminal summons against the in-charge of Saaza Government Prison Henry Kidega for failing to produce more than 60 supporters of the National Unity platform before the court on Wednesday. They were part of a group of NUP supporters who …
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