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Dissident musician Bobi Wine is the voice of his country’s hope – so why is he banned from the UK?

Army court releases 17 of 35 NUP supporters May 25, 2021 Some of the NUP supporters arrive at the army court The General Court Martial has released 17 of the 35 National Unity Platform (NUP) who have been on remand since December last year when they were arrested from Kalangala island during the presidential campaigns. 18 others have been further remanded until June 8.  Those released on Shs 20 million (non-cash) bail include; Robinson Ntambi Mud...

Why Museveni will not be releasing Firebase Crew members any soon May 5, 2021 NUP supporters at the Army court It was itinerant analyst Frank Gashumba who recently remarked in a viral clip that every election for Mr Museveni is a military operation. Although Gashumba would be easily understood as referring to the heavy military deployment and wanton arrests, his assessment actually extends to covert operations, including infiltration and deep study...

Daily Monitor Saturday May 01 2021 Summary It’s exactly four months since security forces rounded up and arrested members of Kyagulanyis campaign team while in Kalangala District where he had gone to solicit votes ahead of the presidential election in January 2021. Advertisement The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Mr Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, has said that he has no intentions of negotiating with President Yoweri Museveni for the release of his supporters who...

According to Bobi Wine’s post on his Facebook page, he revealed that Nubian Li is the one giving strength to many people who were arrested on his campaign trail. “I thank you for remaining strong for the rest of the team. Our comrades who have come out of prison have told me that you have taken leadership of hundreds of our comrades at Kitalya, and done so with grace. They have told me that you are now a counsellor – some comrades come to you at the verge of despair and you encourage them...

Bobi Wine mechanic narrates torture ordeal inside army barracks March 8, 2021 Bony Obicho Bony Obicho, 25, a mechanic who was repairing National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyis campaign vehicles is nursing damaged intestines resulting from torture meted out by UPDF soldiers.  Obicho was among the more than 100 Kyagulanyi campaigners arrested on December 30 last year in Kalangala district. The father of two children recounts...

March 6, 2021 Some of the NUP supporters arrive at the army court The High court has declined to hear the bail application for 36 supporters National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters who are battling charges of illegal possession of military stores in the Army General Court Martial. The suspects are; Ali Bukeni alias Nubian Li, Edward Ssebuufu alias Eddie Mutwe, Hassan Ssemakula alias Abdul Souldier, Kenny Kyalimpa, Mudde Ntambi, William Nyanzi alias Mbogo, Lukeman Mwijukye alias Kampala,...

36 NUP supporters denied bail again, army beats up relatives February 15, 2021 Some of the NUP supporters arrive at the army court The General Court Martial in Makindye has denied bail to 36 supporters of National Unity Platform who are facing charges of illegal possession of ammunition. A seven-member panel led by Lt. Gen. Andrew Gutti denied bail to the group on grounds that they were involved in acts of violence when they were being arrested and ...

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Daily Monitor Thursday January 14 2021 Summary Pop star-turned-politician said he was confident that he had done enough despite a harrowing experience during electoral campaigns. Opposition candidate also denounced the conduct of the country’s security forces in the run up to election day. Advertisement National Unity Platform (NUP) party presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has said he will reject Thursdays election results should the party deem the poll irregular. “The p...