By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
    News
    Lifestyle Uganda brings you the latest news and information on Africa, Wizkid, Azawi, and Eddy Kenzo right from the heart of the industry.
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    5th November 2021
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    19th September 2020
    Maro, Maurice Kirya Help German singer Mark Forster Cross Over With "Chip In"
    Maro, Maurice Kirya Help German singer Mark Forster Cross Over With “Chip In”
    17th November 2018
    Latest News
    $10,000 Donated by Exness to Help 2022 Nigerian Flood Victims
    20th January 2023
    Former Brazilian Minister of Sports Pele Died at the Age of 82
    30th December 2022
    37 Visa Exempt Countries to Uganda: A Complete List
    7th December 2022
    Who is Patrick Oboi Amuriat: Biography, Early Life, Family, Education, Career and Controversies
    28th November 2022
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Pop Culture
      • Recipes
      • Travel/Culture
    Entertainment
    With Lifestyle Uganda Entertainment you will be able to get the latest news from Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa entertainment, celebrity gossip, films, TV shows,…
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    5th November 2021
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    19th September 2020
    The Short-Story of How Pia Pounds Got Famous Will Make You Love Her Even More
    The Short-Story of How Pia Pounds Got Famous Will Make You Love Her Even More
    19th November 2018
    Latest News
    Nominations for the 2023 Oscars: Tems Nominated for Lift Me Up
    25th January 2023
    London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host Massive Wizkid Show
    24th January 2023
    Tickets, Lineup, and Dates for Afro Nation Portugal 2023
    23rd January 2023
    Winners of the All Africa Music Awards 2022/2023: Burna Boy, Davido
    21st January 2023
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
    FashionShow More
    lifestyleuganda.com__Fenty Beauty appoints Nikita Kering as brand ambassador (1)
    Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Appoints Nikita Kering As Brand Ambassador
    1st June 2022
    nowthendigital.com__Balenciaga to accept cryptocurrency payments (1)
    Fashion Label Balenciaga to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments in the U.S.
    28th May 2022
    Nicki Minaj at met gala 2022 (1)
    See Nicki Minaj, Hillary Clinton, Elon Musk, Alicia Keys and More at the 2022 Met Gala
    3rd May 2022
    lifestyleuganda.com-Judith Heard wins Miss Environment Africa International
    Judith Heard wins Miss Environment Africa International in India
    4th April 2022
    lifestyleuganda.com__judith heard india miss environment contest (1)
    Miss Environment International 2022: Judith Heard arrives in India
    22nd March 2022
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Search
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: When was National Unity Platform formed in Uganda
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Latest News
ashwagandha benefits
Ashwagandha: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Health & Living
Tems at 2023 Oscar nominations
Nominations for the 2023 Oscars: Tems Nominated for Lift Me Up
Entertainment Music
Wizkid announces London Date 29th July 2023
London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host Massive Wizkid Show
Entertainment Music
burna boy afro nation 2023
Tickets, Lineup, and Dates for Afro Nation Portugal 2023
Entertainment Music
burna boy all africa music awards 2022 winners
Winners of the All Africa Music Awards 2022/2023: Burna Boy, Davido
Entertainment Music
Aa
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Aa
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living
Search
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.
Lifestyle Uganda > Blog > News > Uganda News Now > When was National Unity Platform formed in Uganda
NewsUganda News Now

When was National Unity Platform formed in Uganda

Ssendaza Ismail
Last updated: 2022/07/13 at 8:00 AM
Ssendaza Ismail
Share
10 Min Read
lifestyleug.com_national unity platform logo (1)
When was National Unity Platform formed in Uganda. FILE PHOTO
SHARE

The founders of the National Unity Platform, along with the leaders of the People Power Movement, revealed that Robert Kyagulanyi was elected President and Flagbearer of the NUP.

lifestyleug.com_national unity platform logo (1)
When was National Unity Platform formed in Uganda. PHOTO via @NxtMedia

What is National Unity Platform?

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA — The NURDP was formed in December 2004 and under the leadership of Moses Nkonge Kibalama changed leadership from December 2004 to July 2020. At present, it is known as the National Unity Platform led by Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.

On July 14, 2020, Kyagulanyi took over as party leader and was announced as the party’s flag bearer in the upcoming February 2021 Ugandan presidential election. 

Its headquarters are located in Kamwokya, a suburb of Kampala, whose ideology is community; Liberalism is progressive constitutionalism and its slogan is that ”people power, our power”.

The Leadership

On July 22, 2020, the founders of the NUP, along with leading figures in the People Power Movement, revealed that Robert Kyagulanyi had been elected National Unity Platform President and Presidential Party flag bearer in the upcoming 2021 national elections.

- Advertisement -

The party is registered with the Ugandan Electoral Commission. The symbol of the party is an umbrella in red and white.

On July 28, 2020, NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, issued membership cards costing UGX1,000, which he said did not discriminate against social class and would be affordable for every Uganda.

The National Unity Platform has released its official membership card with the NUP logo and umbrella in white and red.

Unlike other political parties, such as the Democratic Party and the Forum for Democratic Change, membership cards vary in price, with their cards being around 1,000 shillings, regardless of one’s financial, social, political or economic status.

Joel Ssenyonyi The People Power and NUP spokesman said it took time to think of an amount that would be affordable for every Uganda. Ssenyonyi cited an example of Boda-Boda riders not working due to COVID-19, and could not afford more than 1,000 shillings to buy NUP cards.

- Advertisement -

The cheapest card, also known as the normal DP, costs 2,000 shillings, but they also have 500,000 shillings and 1 million shillings. The FDC’s annual normal ticket is 1,000, but a member can pay between 100,000 shillings and up to 5 million shillings, NUP leaders argued.

SEE ALSO  The 5 Biggest Health Risks When Working From Home

However, some sources who wanted party cards revealed that they charge millions of shillings per card, which they say is unreasonable for NUP’s earlier claims that a card costs 1000 shillings regardless of social status.

With the 2021 general election looming, Kyagulanyi said the NUP still welcomes all members to join the party or form a People Power Alliance.

- Advertisement -

Assuming the example of Asuman Basalirwa, President of JEEMA, who is also the MP of Bugiri, Kyagulanyi said that every person he works with will not be left out because the agenda is to take over the leadership of Uganda. The National Unity Platform membership cards can be accessed in all regional offices, Kyagulanyi and Ssenyonyi said.

Ssenyonyi says that the party is going to hold talks to achieve the harmonized level of the new NUP with aspirants who were endorsed by People Power earlier.

Indeed, on 13 August 2020, a number of aspirants who received forms of People Power nomination from DP Bloc went to NUP.

These included:

  • Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone aspiring Kampala Lord Mayor
  • Moses Kasibante, Rubaga Division North Constituency, 
  • Mathias Mpuuga, Masaka Municipality MP
  • Joseph Ssewungu, Kalungi West MP
  • Medard Lubega Sseggona, the Busiro East MP/NUP lawyers 
  • Betty Nambooze, Mukono Municipality MP
  • Ssempala Emmanuel Kigozi, Makindye Ssabagabo 
  • MP Muwanga Kivumbi, Butambala County MP 
  • Allan Ssewanyana, Makindye West MP
  • Ssentongo Robinah, Kyotera Woman MP
  • Veronica Nanyondo, Bukomasimbi Woman MP
  • Florence Namayanja, Bukoto East MP

However, despite being a staunch members of the People Power Movement, some members of the DP Bloc dropped out during a test run of National Unity Platform flag bearers, including Moses Kasibante, who disagreed with the comments after he said he would run as an independent candidate. 

The NUP has also dropped Bobi Wine’s music friends, such as Dr Jose Chameleon and other musicians, which to this day have been the talk of the town, with some vowing to stay away from Bobi Wine’s struggle and the campaign of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

SEE ALSO  Bobi Wine for President: NUP Unveils 2021 Official Campaign Poster

On August 3, 2020, the party leader released the last five MPs to the National Unity Platform. These included John Baptist Nambeshe, Patrick Nsamba, Francis Zaake and Busujju legislator David Kalwanga.

These DP groups are regular travellers and will always be on the go once the political season begins.

In 2011, when some DP members cut their political teeth, they were part of Suubi 2011; an informal grouping of Buganda politicians who, despite professing to be members of the Democratic Party, supported Dr Kizza Besigye’s request for the Presidency.

In 2016, many of them changed their allegiance and backed former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, who broke ranks with President Museveni.

At that time they moved together with the DP leadership under Norbert Mao. Within a month of the campaigns, many of them abandoned Mr Mbabazi and jumped on the bandwagon of Besigye because the senior activist had once again crossed the line to generate tremendous excitement against President Museveni.

Now with the upcoming 2021 general election, the Bloc has moved again. This time it joins President Museveni’s immediate rival, Bobi Wine. 

DP Bloc supported another candidate for the presidency in 2011, 2016 and 2021, and none of their supporters supported their mother party, Democratic Party.

This DP Bloc has always sided with the opposition candidate, which stands as the biggest chance for any party or formation to win against President Museveni. Norbert Mao was a DP candidate for the presidency, supported by the DP but chose to back Dr Besigye.

In 2016 they initially supported Mr Mbabazi, but abandoned him for Dr Besigye, making it clear that there was more support than the former Mbabazi. Therefore, support for Kyagulanyi will only be guaranteed if they stick with him until election day.

Muwanga Kivumbi (the MP of Butambala County) said they wanted power to free Uganda from the so-called dictatorship in defence of their actions. Mr Kivumbi says that when you are part of such a ‘combat,’ it doesn’t matter the vehicle you are in.

Muwanga quoted President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni‘s example, who operated under different organizations; Until taking over the leadership of this country in 1986, he was at the Front for National Salvation (Fronasa), Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM), Popular Resistance Army (PRA) and ultimately the National Resistance Army Movement (NRA/M).

SEE ALSO  Uganda to Provide Compensation to Victims of Free Bobi Wine Protests

National Unity Platform card and logo
Unveiling the National Unity Platform card and logo.

Flag bearers

Earlier, party spokesman Joel Ssenyonyi had said that the National Unity Platform had selected flag-bearers for various posts without having primaries.

Speaking to reporters at the NUP offices in Kamwokya, Ssenyonyi said that in constituencies where there are many aspirants for the same posts, they are negotiating among themselves to accept the best candidate.

He said the leaders of the party are interviewing where the aspirants can not agree. In this case, the leaders of the party will venerate the applicants and select flag bearers.

He also said the party would field scouts to find out who has the most support in the constituency, adding that so far only NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi has been selected as the flag bearer for the post. Ssenyonyi added that in some constituencies, negotiations have ended successfully.

He said: “Kyagulanyi is the only flag bearer. Let no one come out to say that he was chosen as the flag bearer. ”

Makerere Kavule to be the new headquarters of NUP

new headquarters of NUP

During the meeting on Tuesday, 12 July 2022, the National Unity Platform (NUP) unveiled a new site for its headquarters in Kavule, Kawempe Division in Kampala.

As part of the groundbreaking ceremony, the party provided the media with an artistic impression and architectural plan of the new office space.

NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi told journalists during the presser that NUP’s Kamwokya office has become smaller as the party has grown.

During his remarks, NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu said the development was a sign of the party’s commitment to Uganda.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)

Related

You Might Also Like

Nominations for the 2023 Oscars: Tems Nominated for Lift Me Up

London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host Massive Wizkid Show

Tickets, Lineup, and Dates for Afro Nation Portugal 2023

Winners of the All Africa Music Awards 2022/2023: Burna Boy, Davido

BRIT Awards 2023 nominated Burna Boy and Fireboy DML

TAGGED: Bobi Wine, facts national unity platform, founders national unity platform, kyagulanyi national unity platform, Moses Kibalama, Moses Kibalama NURDP, national unity platform, national unity platform flag, national unity platform flag bearers, national unity platform in uganda, national unity platform leaders, national unity platform leadership, national unity platform offices, national unity platform party in uganda, nup national unity platform

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Ssendaza Ismail 12th October 2020
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Reddit Copy Link
Share
By Ssendaza Ismail
Follow:
A Blogger that gives you the latest news and gossip on the hottest local and international celebrities. Previously, Ismail worked as a System Administrator at Pearl VoIP & 3GTelecommunication UK for 6 months as remote Network operations center engineer(NOC). Let's talk, WhatsApp: +256753659743
Previous Article lifestyleug.com_bettinah tianah 100 beautiful faces22 Bettinah Tianah Is Nominated for TC Candler’s 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2020
Next Article lifestyleug.com_be mine sex party in kireka (1) Sex Party in Kireka: Police Raided a Home, Arresting 21 People
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Stay Connected

45.2k Followers Like
5.1k Followers Follow
213 Followers Pin
35.6k Followers Follow
11k Subscribers Subscribe
400 Followers Follow
- Advertisement -

Latest News

ashwagandha benefits
Ashwagandha: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Health & Living 25th January 2023
Tems at 2023 Oscar nominations
Nominations for the 2023 Oscars: Tems Nominated for Lift Me Up
Entertainment Music 25th January 2023
Wizkid announces London Date 29th July 2023
London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host Massive Wizkid Show
Entertainment Music 24th January 2023
burna boy afro nation 2023
Tickets, Lineup, and Dates for Afro Nation Portugal 2023
Entertainment Music 23rd January 2023

Follow Us

//

At Lifestyle Uganda, we inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content we create — empowering you to live a celebrity life.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living

Top Categories

  • About Us
  • Send a Tip
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Follow US

© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
 

Loading Comments...
 

    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Lost your password?