Here are the 20+ NUP strong politicians who have turned independent after party rejected them
After being denied nomination cards, a wave of strong National Unity Platform politicians are defying party rules to run...
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Munyagwa declares himself Uganda’s next President, reveals plans to capture power
Common Man’s Party president Mubarak Munyagwa has proclaimed himself Uganda’s next leader, saying he has multiple plans to unseat...
Flavia Namulindwa reveals she didn’t build school in Gomba for political gains
Former Bukedde TV presenter Flavia Namulindwa clarifies that her Gomba school was built to serve the community, not for...
“He has zero chances of winning”- Latif Ssebagala dismisses Nyanzi’s Kawempe South hopes
Latif Ssebagala dismisses Nyanzi’s bid for Kawempe South, saying the contest is between Ssemboga and Nsereko, while NUP’s candidate...
Aidah Nakuya slams NUP vetting, questions ‘nepotism’ in Kampala MP flag allocation
Former Kawempe Councilor Aidah Nakuya has voiced her frustration over the National Unity Platform’s vetting process, claiming she was...
Mathias Mpuuga throws shade at NUP, says he left “the children’s party” for mature politics
Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has lashed out at NUP, calling it a “child’s party” as he seeks re-election for Nyendo–Mukungwe...
Phina Mugerwa nominated for female workers MP, backs informal and migrant workers
Singer Phina Mugerwa, also known as Phina Masanyalaze, has declared her candidacy for Female Workers MP, promising to fight...
Salvado explains why he’s not joining Bobi Wine’s political struggle
Comedian Patrick Salvado Idringi has spoken out on why he’s not part of Bobi Wine’s political struggle, saying he...
Rubongoya: IPOD law was brought to target NUP
NUP’s David Lewis Rubongoya says the IPOD law was crafted to target his party, accusing Minister Norbert Mao of...
Allan Ssewanyana declares independent bid for Makindye West seat after NUP snub
Makindye West legislator Hon. Allan Ssewanyana has announced his intention to seek re-election as an independent candidate after being...
Norbert Mao urges foot soldiers to respect NUP leaders over IPOD decision
DP president Norbert Mao has urged NUP supporters to stop ridiculing their leaders for rejoining IPOD, saying the move...
Nabbosa defends ‘entertainment committee’ talk, says it’s for post-NRM era
NUP’s Proscovia Mukisa Nabbosa has defended her controversial remarks about serving on a parliamentary entertainment committee, saying her vision...
Basalirwa fires back at Bobi Wine over Bugiri decampaign: “I’m one of the best performing MPs, not a hypocrite”
Basalirwa dismisses Bobi Wine’s claims of hypocrisy, citing his efforts defending Muslims accused of ADF links, lobbying $20M for...
Minister Phiona Nyamutoro defends Museveni: “None of the young candidates has a better vision for Uganda”
Minister of State for Energy, Phiona Nyamutoro, defends President Museveni, saying no young presidential candidate has a vision better...
Explained: NUP’s surprising return to IPOD and the real reasons behind it
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially rejoined the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) after signing a new MoU...