Popular comedian Yokana Mbuuse, known as Kapere Lufotoose, died on Sunday after collapsing while visiting his child’s school in Wakiso. His wife has spoken about his final moments, videos of the incident are circulating, tributes continue to pour in including from Bobi Wine, and prayers have been held at NUP.
Ugandan comedian Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known as Kapere Lufotoose, has died. Tributes have poured in from across the political and entertainment divide as the nation mourns a talented entertainer who used humour to bring joy and social messages.
Sunday 25 October, at his ancestral home in Kungu-Lutale, Wakiso District, three days after his sudden death at Mulago Hospital.
The National Unity Platform has released the official burial programme for former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu, who died on Thursday at Mulago Hospital aged 41. His burial is set for Sunday in Wakiso District as tributes continue to pour in.
Former Busiro South Member of Parliament Charles Matovu has died at the age of 41 following a sudden illness. His death comes as the High Court in Entebbe was hearing his petition challenging the election of NRM’s Kenan Opio.
Former Butambala County MP and NUP Deputy President for Buganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has been granted bail by the Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of inciting violence and managing an unlawful society.
The bail hearing of NUP Deputy President for Buganda, Hon Muwanga Kivumbi, has been adjourned to 25 August 2026. The prosecution is also seeking to stop live coverage of the court proceedings.
NUP Acting President and Manjiya MP John Baptist Nambeshe on Monday officially welcomed nine party supporters who regained their freedom after more than six years in detention. The group was released last week through the Amnesty Commission process.
A video shared by NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) purporting to show long-missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya has triggered fresh national and international concern. The footage depicts a frail Mugumya using a walking frame. Security agencies have previously denied holding him.
More than ten days after his re-arrest hours following a court-granted bail, Muwanga Kivumbi's whereabouts remain unknown, fuelling unverified rumours of torture and death.
In a wide-ranging interview with YouTuber Mordecai Muliisa, Bobi Wine addresses accusations of abandoning the struggle, alleged security threats, and moves against Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi.
Barely a day after the High Court granted him bail, NUP's Muwanga Kivumbi was seized at a roadblock and has not been seen since ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂàraising fresh alarm over judicial independence.
Bobi Wine appoints Manjiya County MP John Baptist Nambeshe as NUP's new Acting President, replacing Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru as the party looks for renewed momentum.
