NUP Legal Team Blocked from Bobi Wine’s Home, Lawyer Arrested in Ongoing Standoff

Tensions escalated in Magere when police barred NUP lawyers and leaders from accessing Robert Kyagulanyi’s (Bobi Wine) residence on a Monday in early 2026. The team, seeking to consult detained colleagues, was stopped at a roadblock, leading to the arrest of NUP lawyer Kakuru Tumusiime after insisting on entry. Police demanded written permission from headquarters, while IGP Abas Byakagaba referred them to a chain of command.

This siege, ongoing since the January 15 elections, has drawn criticism from the Uganda Law Society for restricting access. For readers, it raises concerns about civic freedoms—consider supporting petitions via Change.org or joining Amnesty Uganda’s campaigns. The “operational posture” claims highlight the need for transparency in security measures. As NUP challenges the poll results, this incident fuels debates on democracy in Uganda.