Kenzo claims NUP is losing popularity and must rethink its direction

Singer Eddy Kenzo has stirred political debate after saying the National Unity Platform (NUP) is steadily losing its appeal among Ugandans. In a recent interview, he argued that the party is drifting off course and must reassess its direction if it hopes to recover the influence it once enjoyed.

He criticised some of NUP’s most aggressive online supporters, saying their hostile approach is damaging the party rather than strengthening it. While thanking them for their dedication, he warned that attacking individuals who contributed to the party’s early growth is counterproductive.

He said that he played a significant role in promoting and building the party during its formative years, long before it became a dominant political force, and believes that those who helped shape its early momentum still have valuable insight to offer today.

Now openly aligned with the ruling National Resistance Movement, the musician maintains that NUP can regain its footing only if it reconnects with its roots and seeks guidance from those who helped establish its foundation. He was once a vocal supporter within the People Power movement, the pressure group that later evolved into the backbone of NUP.