Bebe Cool has criticized Bobi Wine and the NUP for misunderstanding their 2026 election slogan, claiming the party’s weak candidate numbers and failure to consult show incompetence.

Opposition politician Joseph Kabuleta has described the idea of unseating President Museveni as “nearly impossible,” saying it would require at least $25 million and unrestricted media access—both of which Uganda’s opposition lacks.

Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has lashed out at NUP, calling it a “child’s party” as he seeks re-election for Nyendo–Mukungwe MP. He urged his supporters to stay disciplined and united amid ongoing political provocation.

Joyce Bagala has revealed that her fallout with NUP stemmed from her close ties to Mathias Mpuuga, insisting the party is stuck in the past.

PM Nabbanja has cautioned Mathias Mpuuga against running for president, urging him to ally with the NRM instead.

Mathias Mpuuga’s Democratic Front has announced Hon. Kasibante Moses as its official candidate for Rubaga Division Mayor. The former Rubaga North MP is set to challenge NUP’s Mberaze Zacchy, in a political battle that revives the fallout between Mpuuga and Robert Kyagulanyi.

Hon Medard Ssegona has opened up about his controversial support for Hon Mathias Mpuuga amid NUP’s vetting process. He revealed that he openly told party president Bobi Wine that he couldn’t condemn Mpuuga because he believed he did nothing wrong. Despite his visit to the launch of Mpuuga’s new party, Ssegona says his loyalty to NUP remains unchanged and insists internal disagreements shouldn’t be mistaken for disloyalty.

In a surprising political move, Mathias Mpuuga has appointed singer Alien Skin as Secretary of Arts and Culture in the Democratic Front.

Hon. Medard Ssegona has filed his nomination forms with NUP and issued a bold warning to political rivals, saying none are more qualified than him.

Abed Bwanika has formally left the National Unity Platform (NUP) and announced his reelection bid under the Democratic Front, led by Mathias Mpuuga.

“I will not keep quiet anymore,” says Mathias Mpuuga, as he announces plans to sue Bobi Wine over defamation, accusing the NUP leader of betraying party foot soldiers for personal gain.

With Uganda’s 2026 elections approaching, the political scene is shifting. A number of NUP MPs face uncertain futures—whether from intra-party rifts, health issues, or ambitions beyond Parliament. Here are the top 10 we think might not return.