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Jul232021 by Our ReporterNo Comments

NUP MPs to pay 1 million each off 200m to Build Party Headquarters

National Unity Platform (NUP) has revealed that at least Shs1 million will be slashed off from each of party MP’s Shs200 Million received from government to buy brand new cars. The party said the money will go to the party to facilitate a string of services which include the construction of party offices. While speaking to press, opposition Chief Whip, Mr John Baptist Nambeshe indicated that the NUP party lawmakers had voluntarily resolved to commit at least Shs1M to finance activities. “The members themselves so wished that as a party that is leading in Parliament and is hardly a year-old in Parliament, we need to demonstrate maturity by acquiring own property. And for that reason therefore we resolved that this fundraising be done,” Mr Nambeshe said.

Jan62021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

LGBT Foundation categorically denies donating $10 million to NUP

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The LGBT Foundation has categorically denied donating $10 million to a political party in Uganda after a fraudulent letter was widely shared on social media. The Manchester-based charity, which supports the LGBT+ community across the UK, was the subject of a bizarre letter circulated online claiming they had pledged support to the National Unity Platform (NUP), a Ugandan progressive political party. The letter, shared on Twitter, was dated 30 December, 2020, and was written on paper with an LGBT Foundation letterhead. In the fake letter, the LGBT Foundation “thanked” the National Unity Platform for its “pledge to support and protect the LGBT+ people in Uganda”. “We acknowledge your open support for our people and you’re the only political party in Ugand...

Jan12021 by Abel kawereNo Comments

“Security Forces killed Boxer Zebra Ssenyange” President Museveni.

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The Ugandan undefeated light heavyweight Isaac Zebra Ssenyange was murdered in a home invasion in the nation's capital of Kampala. According to HE: Kaguta Museveni while addressing the nation on New Year’s Eve, Ssenyange was accidently gunned down by security forces. “I specifically decided to take on his case and I have so far found out that he was killed by security personnel” President Museveni. “I’m so sorry, so sorry and I will bring my entire findings to the knowledge of the family. I’m so sorry” he added. Ssyenange never had a good opportunity at a pro career, going 10-0-2 over seven years with no major fights. But he was a former captain of the national amateur teams and was universally respected. His amateur record was a reported 195-19 and he worked for the Ugandan boxing ...

Dec12020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

One Dead, Several Injured As Police Battles Bobi Wine Supporters In Kayunga

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By Our Reporter At least one person is confirmed to have died and several others, including a police officer sustained injuries as police violently dispersed National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential contender Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine’s supporters. One of Bobi Wine's supporters who died on spot One man who is yet to be identified was reportedly shot in the head and others suffered accidents as they scampered for their dear lives after police shot bullets and teargas to stop them from crowding around Bobi Wine, who was scheduled to hold a rally in the area. This one sustained head injuries during the fracas The injured include Bobi Wine’s music producer Dan Magic, a police officer only identified as ASP Kato, who heads the security team that the Electoral C...

Nov302020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Bobi Wine Shakes Buikwe District As Army Deploys Heavily In Mukono Ahead Of His Rally

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By Keefa Nuwahereza National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has Monday morning shaken Buikwe District as he kicked off his campaigns in greater Mukono area. Bobi Wine supporters that gathered in Nakifuma town to welcome him Bobi Wine, who had been expected to have spent the night at home in Magere, surprised police after he kick-started his campaign early morning in parts of Buikwe District, where his climax fally in Nakifuma town attracted thousands of his supporters. From Nakifuma he is expected to continue to Lugazi and nearby areas, after which he will hold a massive rally in Mukono town. Thousands of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters showed support for Bobi Wine However, we have learnt that the poli...

Nov202020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Ps. Bugingo Blasted For Attacking NUP Candidate Bobi Wine

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By Keefa Nuwahereza Pastor Aloysius Bugingo, of House of Prayer Church in Makerere, has come under attack from several corners of social media following his comments against the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential aspirant Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, who was arrested by police on Wednesday in Luuka District. Pastor Bugingo’s troubles started after he said while preaching during one of his sermons on his Salt TV that the so-called ‘Stuggle’ allegedly going on only benefits Bobi Wine and his family and that whereas innocent Ugandans die while others go hungry, his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi and family are enjoying a good life in Magere. He reportedly said that; “…this struggle will in the end benefit a few, Bobi Wine, his children, the wife and not more than 100...

Nov172020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

‘Do Not Stop Even If They Kill Me’-Bobi Wine

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By Our Reporter The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has said that he no longer fears to be killed and that even if he gets killed during the struggle, his supporters to not turn back. Masses of Bobi Wine supporters in Tororo District Bobi Wine, who was speaking during his campaign trail in Butaleja and Tororo District on Tuesday, told masses of his supporters who had gathered at his rally in Achilet village, Tororo District that; “It means that even if they kill me, things are irreversible right now. We are here to show the power of the people." Details Coming…

Nov92020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

What you Could Have Missed In Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Launch

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The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential aspirant Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka launched his Manifesto on 7th November, 2020 at Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara District, during which he promised heaven on earth for Ugandans if he is elected president in the 2021 election. Here below is Kyagulanyi's full presidential manifesto launch speech, in case you missed the details; The people of Uganda gathered in this place and those watching us all over the country and all over the world; Madam Deputy President, Western Uganda Mr. Deputy President, Central Uganda; Madam Deputy President, Northern Uganda; Mr. Deputy President, Eastern Uganda; The In coming First lady of Uganda Mrs Barbara Itungo Kagaaju Kyagulanyi Distinguished leaders of the N...

Nov42020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Bobi Wine Hails Dr. Besigye As He Launches Presidential Manifesto

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By Our Reporter Presidential aspirant Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, who is vying for presidency in the 2021 general election on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, has hailed Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) stalwart Rt.d Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye for leading the struggle for change in Uganda. Bobi Wine revealed that and more in his presidential manifesto which he launched on Facebook and other social media platforms, after his efforts to launch at the NUP offices in Kamwokya, Kampala, were thwarted by police on Tuesday. Here below is Bobi Wine’s full speech; Fellow Ugandans, I bring you revolutionary greetings wherever you are, and thank you for the immense support you have offered us for the past three years amidst so many challenges! I take this opport...

Nov32020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

NUP’s Bobi Wine Arrested Shortly After Presidential Nominations

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By Our Reporter Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential contender, has been arrested by police shortly after being nominated for presidency by the Electoral Commission. https://web.facebook.com/100013119283291/videos/1059055437875089/ Bobi Wine was arrested as he exited the gates of Kyambogo University, where he had been duly nominated by the Electoral Commission to contest in next year’s presidential polls. Bobi Wine was bundled into a waiting police van that whisked him away During his speech shortly after being nominated Bobi Wine said he would increase the salaries of the police, army and prisons officers and create over a millions jobs. However, as he tried to exit Kyambogo University premises the police s...