The Poor handling of the Covid19 Pandemic by the Regime
Today the leadership of the National Unity Platform addressed the nation about the poor handling of the COVID19 pandemic by the Museveni regime. The team led by Acting President, Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe addressed a wide range of issues. Among others, NUP condemns the blanat corruption and misuse of public resources by the regime as […]
These are images of Ugandans who were arrested by security forces two weeks back and detained in unknown places
These are images of Ugandans who were arrested by security forces two weeks back and detained in unknown places. They were accused of being behind the attack on Gen. Katumba Wamala a few weeks back. Five of these people (numbers 4 to 8 on this charge sheet) were apparently killed ‘during investigations.’ Following attempts by […]
Insight on the Army taking on Government Construction Projects
Gen. Museveni can nolonger recognise his former self. He always castigated Gen. Idi Amin for ruling by decree as opposed to the rule of law, yet he continues to show that he has zero regard for the law! In yet another show of dictatorship, Mr. Museveni has ordered his wife and other government Ministers to […]
I encourage all well meaning artistes, to believe in the values of hard-work and patience.
Watching my fellow artistes line up themselves before #DictatorMuseveni‘s brother General Salim Saleh to beg for handouts, my mind was taken back to the story of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet dictator of the 19th century. “Stalin once plucked off all the feathers from a live chicken as a lesson to his followers. He then set […]
Fire Breakout in Kamwokya
Yesterday I learnt of the unfortunate fire breakout in Kamwokya which left several people dead and many others injured. More than 200 people who lived on the land were left without shelter- including children. I have spoken with the area leaders and expressed deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. NUP has also extended […]
Full Text of EU Parliament Resolution on Arrests of Ugandan Lawmakers
The European parliament (EP) has bemoaned human rights breaches in Uganda calling for the government to respect the independence of the legislature. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in a resolution made reference to the violent turn of events during a by-election in August. A number of lawmakers were arrested after the president’s convoy was […]
Bobi Wine: Statement on 20 Million UGX to be Advanced to Every Member of Parliament Amidst the Coronavirus Crisis
Many Ugandans are surprised and very angry that the Parliament of Uganda allocated 10 Billion Shillings to itself amidst an unprecedented Coronavirus crisis. The allocation of this money is not only shameful. It is insensitive to the plight of millions of Ugandans who are facing untold challenges ranging from hunger, sickness and even death. Ugandans […]
While Museveni Plays Politics, Bobi Wine is Saving Lives in Uganda
I am as proud as ever to represent Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine on a pro bono basis, especially as we are watching this important East African nation face down the threat of the global pandemic. At great personal risk and sacrifice, Bobi has invigorated the political sensibilities of Uganda’s youth and leads a peaceful […]
Bobi Wine files arbitrary detention complaint at UN
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, who is under de facto house arrest by the military, has filed an arbitrary detention complaint to the United Nations. “Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana has filed this complaint on my behalf to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Arrest. We are challenging my continued illegal confinement by the […]