By The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine, has accused President Yoweri Museveni of orchestrating violence in Kampala through alleged state-sponsored criminal gangs. In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Bobi Wine claimed that groups of youth loyal to the ruling regime were unleashed to attack and rob citizens in broad daylight as Museveni picked nomination forms to extend his decades-long rule.
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“Yesterday, as Museveni sought to extend his oppressive, criminal rule beyond four decades, he unleashed a gang of desperate youth to instill fear and wreak havoc in Kampala,” Bobi Wine wrote. “They robbed and beat up citizens in broad daylight, as they boasted that they’re untouchable.”
The NUP president linked the same groups to violence that occurred during the Kawempe North by-election and recent youth elections, accusing security forces of turning a blind eye to their alleged crimes while cracking down on opposition supporters.
“These gangs have the liberty to roam our streets committing crimes under the protection of the military and police,” he said.
Kyagulanyi further named senior security operatives—Christopher Damulira and one Emma Kuteesa—as commanders of the groups, alleging that they have targeted opposition supporters, vandalized campaign posters, and caused widespread intimidation.
He described the formation of the gangs as a post-2021 election strategy aimed at undermining grassroots resistance in urban areas that rejected President Museveni’s leadership.
“These are poor, desperate youth who are paid peanuts and sent to terrorize citizens in the hope that they can force them into submission,” Bobi Wine charged.
He called on Ugandans to document all acts of violence and injustice, expressing confidence that justice would eventually catch up with those responsible.
“The wheels of justice may come slow, but they will arrive,” he said. “The people of Uganda only need to keep track of all crimes committed against them.”
Addressing young people involved in the alleged acts of violence, Kyagulanyi issued a stern warning: “You’re better off fighting alongside other citizens to get your country back instead of being fed on crumbs from the spoil.”
The Uganda Police Force and the NRM party had not issued an official response to the allegations by press time.
The accusations come amid heightened political activity, with President Museveni picking nomination forms for the 2026 NRM presidential flag bearer and party chairman, signaling his intent to extend his 40-year rule.
