National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has called on all NUP flag bearers to spend more time in their constituencies breaking down the party’s 2026-2031 manifesto for voters.
Speaking at the party headquarters in Makerere-Kavule, Kyagulanyi emphasized that the “crown” of leadership lies in the manifesto for a new Uganda, not the one that merely glitters.”
“Make it a responsibility to simplify and explain our manifesto to everyone,” he urged.
He also advised flag bearers not to follow him everywhere, emphasizing that they should focus on their respective constituencies to spread the party’s message, build networks, and explain the manifesto to the people.
“It’s good to go with me everywhere, but spend most of your time with your constituents. Build networks and use this time to get agents on the ground. I will fimd you there,” he said.
He also cautioned party members to prepare for potential internet and network shutdowns during national exams, advising them to use this period to strengthen grassroots networks.
“Have plans on how to go about it; use this period to create networks amongst you,” Kyagulanyi said.
The NUP 2026-2031 manifesto outlines 11 priority areas aimed at transforming Uganda’s governance, economy, and social services, including restoring freedom, constitutionalism, and human rights with gender equity, ending corruption, consolidating national unity, and guaranteeing equal access to quality public services such as water, healthcare, education, energy, and infrastructure.
The manifesto also focuses on creating 10 million new jobs by 2032 through tourism, manufacturing, sports, and the creative economy, establishing a public-school feeding program to boost agriculture, food security, education, and public health, stopping land grabbing, and empowering regional and local governance through genuine devolution.
Additionally, it seeks to position the diaspora as a strategic asset, strengthen Uganda’s foreign policy, ensure sustainable management of natural resources and climate resilience, and transform the country into a tech-driven economy through innovation and technology.
Kyagulanyi stressed that the success of NUP depends on candidates connecting directly with their communities rather than relying solely on national campaigns.
“Spend most of your time in your constituencies rallying support and explaining our goals. Break down the manifesto for your electorates and ensure every Ugandan understands what we stand for,” he said.
