Bobi Wine Electrifies Teso

Teso is politically significant as it is home to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and Vice President Jessica Alupo, both senior figures in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)

Bobi Wine campaigning in Teso this Tuesday

Large crowds on Tuesday turned out to welcome National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as he campaigned in Teso region, drawing supporters from across Bukedi despite heavy security deployments.

In Kumi town, security operatives blocked several roads leading to Wiggins playgrounds, where Kyagulanyi was scheduled to address a rally.

Police armoured vehicles and road graders were used to seal off key access routes shortly after the opposition leader concluded an earlier address to a packed gathering in neighbouring Pallisa District.

Despite the roadblocks, hundreds of supporters were seen walking long distances into Kumi, chanting and waving NUP colours as they attempted to access the venue, underscoring the strong reception Kyagulanyi received in the Teso sub-region.

Addressing supporters earlier, Kyagulanyi said the large turnouts reflected a growing desire for change.

“They can block the roads, but they cannot block the will of the people. What we are seeing here in Teso shows that Ugandans want change,” he said.

He told supporters that a government under his leadership would focus on delivering what he described as “qualitative change” in people’s lives.

“Our government will deliver qualitative change — change that people can feel in their daily lives,” Kyagulanyi said.

The NUP leader pledged to prioritise the fight against poverty and youth unemployment.

“We must confront poverty and joblessness among the youth. Our young people deserve opportunities and decent jobs,” he said.

He also vowed to tackle corruption and improve the management of public resources.

“Corruption has drained our country. We will fight corruption and ensure public resources are used for the benefit of all Ugandans,” Kyagulanyi added.

Teso is politically significant as it is home to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and Vice President Jessica Alupo, both senior figures in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

The strong crowds have attracted attention as political parties intensify early mobilisation ahead of the January 2026 general election.

Police have previously said such deployments during political campaigns are intended to maintain public order and manage crowds, while opposition leaders argue they restrict free political activity.