Court Grants Bail to Arrested NUP Polling Agents

The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Nakawa has granted bail to a group of National Unity Platform (NUP) polling agents who were arrested on Election Day, January 15, 2026.

The agents were presented before the court following their arrest during the electoral process. Authorities have not yet publicly detailed the specific charges brought against them.

Court proceedings on Wednesday saw the group apply for bail, which was subsequently granted by the presiding magistrate. However, details of the bail conditions, including the amounts set and any accompanying requirements, were not immediately disclosed.

The arrests occurred amid heightened political activity during the polls, with several reports of detentions in different parts of the country. NUP officials have previously raised concerns about the treatment of their agents during the election period.

By press time, police had not issued a comprehensive statement outlining the circumstances surrounding the arrests.

The case is expected to return to court on a date yet to be communicated, as investigations and legal proceedings continue.