Uganda: Zambaali Says Election Fell Short of NUP Expectations

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Bobi Wine delivering New Year Address at NUP headquarters in Makerere-Kavule.
18 March 2026
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Andrew Victor Naimanye

Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament-elect, Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa, has expressed concern over the political and information environment following Uganda's recent general elections, citing unmet expectations within the opposition and challenges faced by supporters.

Speaking during Sanyuka Morning Xpress on Wednesday, the former NBS Amasengejje anchor acknowledged that the outcome of the election did not align with the aspirations of the National Unity Platform (NUP).

"The election fell short of NUP's expectations, and we were not successful. Our leaders ended up being arrested," he said.

Zambaali raised broader concerns about the country's direction, questioning the state of governance and civic resilience among Ugandans.

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"Which Uganda do Ugandans really need? We wouldn't be in the current situation if things were different in the country. Ugandans believe in our ideas and strategy, but what keeps them from fully committing is the challenge of staying strong," he said.

He also criticized the reliability of information circulating in the public domain, warning that misinformation is contributing to confusion.

"Our information space is full of confusion; it does not always tell the truth. There are many misleading stories circulating," he said.

Addressing leadership dynamics within NUP, Zambaali noted public expectations regarding the presence of party leadership.

"When our party president left the country, he appointed a representative, but people still wanted him to be present," he said.

Zambaali's remarks come in the wake of an announcement by Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, that he is temporarily leaving Uganda after more than eight weeks of hiding

The NUP principal said he would use the trip to increase international engagement regarding the election outcome.

During his absence, Kyagulanyi appointed NUP Vice President for Western Uganda, Lina Zedriga Waru, to serve as the party's acting president.

Since the January 15 election, Kyagulanyi has rejected the results, alleging electoral malpractice by the Electoral Commission, claims that government officials have consistently denied.

On January 16, 2026, he reportedly left his Magere residence after what he described as a military raid and has since continued communicating with supporters through social media.

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