NUP’s presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has urged his supporters to translate the large crowds attending his rallies into actual votes in the 2026 general elections.
Addressing thousands of supporters on Monday at Wankulukuku Stadium in Rubaga South, Kyagulanyi thanked residents for the overwhelming support but cautioned that numbers at rallies alone are not enough to secure victory.
He called on supporters to turn up in large numbers on polling day, January 15, 2026, and actively protect their votes.
Dressed in a bulletproof vest and helmet, Kyagulanyi spoke to an enthusiastic crowd waving Ugandan flags and chanting his name.
“People of Rubaga, let us turn these numbers into victory. I implore you to look for the votes, go and vote, after voting keep the vote, and also protect your vote,” Kyagulanyi said.
During the rally, residents, through their local leaders, raised concerns over persistent shortages of clean water in Rubaga South, noting that the area continues to suffer from poor drainage and frequent flooding despite being part of the capital city.
In response, Kyagulanyi promised that the challenges would be addressed if voted into office, urging residents to use their vote as a tool for change.
From Wankulukuku, the NUP candidate proceeded to Namungoona (popularly known as Kukataka) for his second rally of the day.
However, the journey was marked by tension, as security personnel were heavily deployed at several road junctions. Kyagulanyi’s supporters were seen blocking roads and clashing with security officers along the way.
At the Namungoona rally, Kyagulanyi strongly condemned what he described as “security impunity,” accusing security agencies of routinely targeting and assaulting his supporters during campaign activities.
“Security men who are supposed to keep law and order are actually the ones blocking this country’s liberation from captivity,” Kyagulanyi said.
Kyagulanyi is scheduled to continue his campaign trail today, Tuesday, with rallies planned in Palisa and Kumi districts.
