National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine is set to storm Kawempe North today at Kawempe Mbogo Playground near the mosque at 2:00 PM rallying support for Counsel Elias Nalukoola’s parliamentary bid.
This highly anticipated event organized under the banners of #Nalukoola4KawempeNorth and #PeoplePowerOurPower seeks to energize the opposition base, affirm political resistance and challenge the government’s hold on power.
Bobi Wine’s presence in Kawempe North is more than just a routine campaign stop, it is a statement against the political oppression and intimidation that NUP members have faced in recent years.
His unwavering message amplifying the struggles of the common man has made him both a beacon of hope for the oppressed and a persistent thorn in the side of the ruling establishment.
The choice of Kawempe North as a battleground is significant. The area has been a stronghold of opposition politics with voters consistently showing defiance against the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
However, NUP’s fight for political space has not been without consequences. Party members have been subjected to arrests, harassment and enforced disappearances making this rally a crucial moment to reaffirm their resilience.
Elias Nalukoola the man at the center of today’s campaign is a seasoned lawyer and a vocal advocate for human rights and justice.
His candidacy embodies NUP’s broader mission to challenge state oppression and restore democracy.
His supporters view him as a principled leader who will stand against corruption and defend the rights of the people of Kawempe North.
The atmosphere in Kawempe is expected to be tense with thousands of supporters turning up despite the ever-present risks of security suppression.
Political rallies in Uganda have often been met with excessive force from security agencies raising concerns over potential confrontations.
Yet for many, the fear of repression is outweighed by the urgency of political change.
As Bobi Wine takes the stage, the message will be clear, the fight for a free and just Uganda is far from over.
The people of Kawempe North, standing in solidarity with Nalukoola, are sending a message to the nation one that echoes the voice of the common man, demanding dignity, justice and an end to oppression.
