After days of uncertainty and delayed tallying, Nubian Li has been confirmed as the new Nakawa Division Mayor, adding another entertainment figure to NUP’s growing political wins.
Balimwezo details the key moments that connected him with Bobi Wine, from local elections to NUP leadership, and how loyalty and honesty helped him rise to become Kampala’s Lord Mayor.
Musician Lil Pazo has celebrated the defeat of entertainers who failed to retain political seats, saying voters were right to vote them out over poor performance.
Banjo Man says the family has no idea where Bobi Wine is, as the NUP leader remains in hiding while accusing Uganda’s military leadership of hunting him down.
Nina Roz has revealed that God’s grace helped her overcome depression following her failed marriage to Daddy Andre, saying she now prefers to keep her love life private as she focuses on music and personal growth.
Outgoing Busiro East MP Medard Lubega Ssegona has alleged that Mathias Walukagga and MP-elect Emmanuel Magoola Matovu may have committed an electoral offence following claims of a financial agreement tied to political endorsement.
Outgoing Nakaseke South MP Paul Luttamaguzi Semakula says his election victory was “snatched like an eagle takes a chick,” vowing never to contest again under the NRM government.
NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya has issued a striking message to Ugandans after the contested elections. He urged citizens to take charge of their future, saying, “The times of waiting to be told what to do are over.” Rubongoya highlighted how the NUP’s campaigns focused on educating Ugandans about their rights and instilling confidence for self-reliance. He also warned of continued police violence against peaceful protests.
Veteran singer King Michael has taken aim at fellow musicians who lost their parliamentary seats, saying their time in politics wiped out their fan base and delivered nothing for the music industry.
Dr Hilderman has claimed he won the Mawokota North parliamentary race but was denied victory through alleged electoral irregularities, saying he will follow NUP’s position on whether to challenge the results in court.