Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has asked Ugandans to reflect on Love and Humanity as they celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ. Kyagulanyi, who attended the Christmas service at St. James Church of Uganda Rugarama in Rushenyi in Ntungamo …
Read More »Gomba residents brave teargas, live bullets to receive their son Kyagulanyi
Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What should have been a gloriously emotional homecoming for Robert Kyagulanyi instead turned into tough battles to break through several blockades by police and the military bent on denying him access to his ancestral home in Gomba district. Hundreds of Gomba residents have braved tear …
Read More »Gomba residents brave teargas, live bullets to receive their son Kyagulanyi
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What should have been a gloriously emotional homecoming for Robert Kyagulanyi instead turned into tough battles to break through several blockades by police and the military bent on denying him access to his ancestral home in Gomba district. Hundreds of Gomba residents braved teargas, live …
Read More »Kyagulanyi accuses Museveni and his brother Sodo over Mubende gold mines
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has declared that his campaign is now being run guerrilla style. Kyagulanyi who drove for over 30km from Mubende town on a bad road to Kasambya where he addressed his supporters for only five minutes and continued …
Read More »Kyagulanyi promises to solve Dura limestone quarry controversy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has promised to resolve the controversy surrounding Dura limestone quarry that has divided leaders and residents of Kamwenge and Kitagwenda districts. In 2008, Uganda Wildlife Authority – UWA permitted Hima Cement Limited to mine limestone from …
Read More »NRM planning to rig Election – Tumukunde
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate retired Lt. General Henry Tumukunde has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM party of plotting to manipulate the 2021 presidential election results. His comment stems from an opinion poll published by ‘The Red pepper’ tabloid on Monday showing that the incumbent was …
Read More »Tumukunde criticizes elite for not voting
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent Presidential Candidate Henry Tumukunde has criticised the elites who don’t want to participate in voting their leaders, saying they will not enjoy their lifestyles when this country collapses. He says the elite have a wrong mindset that it is not honorable for them to …
Read More »Wobulenzi town council LCIII candidate faces terrorism charges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent candidate for LC 3 chairperson seat for Wobulenzi town council, Sam Serunjonji has been granted police bond after he was detained on charges related to terrorism. Although Serunjonji is running as an independent candidate, he is an National Unity Platform supporter. He was …
Read More »Kyagulanyi vows to end Museveni’s rule
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity platform-NUP party presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has vowed to end Museveni’s reign in Uganda. Kyagulanyi who is commonly known as Bobi Wine started his campaign tour to Kigezi sub region yesterday in Kisoro district and ended it in Rukungiri district before …
Read More »Kyagulanyi laughs off Muhoozi’s appointment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has reacted dismissively to the decision by President Yoweri Museveni to appoint his son, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the head of Special Forces (SFC)Command. He says this is because Museveni is aware …
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