National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, took his campaign trail to Tororo District yesterday, rallying supporters around what he called a “protest vote” to reclaim the country’s economy and public institutions from what he described as an “exploitative regime.”
Kyagulanyi and his team spent the day in Tororo emphasizing the need for Ugandans to vote against corruption and economic stagnation, pledging to rebuild what he called a broken infrastructure system.
“We need to fix our country and make it functional for all,” said Bobi Wine. “We have pledged to revive the railway system, which remains dysfunctional and ineffective under the incumbent exploitative regime.”
Railway Revitalization at the Center
Bobi Wine said the railway network once played a vital role in trade and agricultural transportation, linking Uganda to the coastal city of Mombasa and facilitating regional commerce. He noted that restoring the railway system would not only reduce the cost of doing business but also create new opportunities for farmers, traders, and small industries.
“Several businesses and agricultural trade had thrived back in the days when the railway network was stable and operated beyond the stretch of our border all the way to Mombasa,” Kyagulanyi stated.
The NUP leader said that under his administration, investment in infrastructure would be a priority, aimed at boosting production and trade. He linked the success of such projects to good governance and transparency, saying development can only thrive under a government that is accountable to the people.
Security and Access Challenges
The NUP team says there were attempts by security personnel to block the rally. The party claimed that barricades were erected along the route leading to the planned venue, but were later removed following pressure from the crowds.
“The regime security apparatus earlier attempted to block us from proceeding to our scheduled venue by erecting barricades, but of course, the power of the people overwhelmed their capacity,” a statement said.
Despite the reported disruptions, the rallies continued peacefully, attracting hundreds of supporters who lined the roads waving the NUP’s red and white colors.
Call for Change
Bobi Wine used the Tororo gathering to appeal to residents to rally behind the umbrella symbol, saying that meaningful transformation can only come from unity among “the oppressed masses.” He urged the electorate to consider their vote as a tool of protest against poverty, unemployment, and poor service delivery.
He reiterated that a transparent and accountable government would attract local and international investment, revive industry, and help Uganda reclaim its position as a regional trade hub.
“All this is attainable if we have a transparent and accountable government,” Kyagulanyi said. “It can only happen when the oppressed masses rally behind the umbrella symbol.”
The Tororo rally marks another stop in Bobi Wine’s renewed grassroots mobilization across eastern Uganda. Political observers note that his focus on infrastructure, particularly roads and railways, reflects an effort to appeal to both rural farmers and urban traders seeking economic revival.
As the 2026 campaigns intensify, Kyagulanyi’s challenge will be to convert large crowds into consistent voter turnout while maintaining momentum in areas traditionally dominated by the ruling party.
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