KAMPALA, UGANDA – Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has accused NBS Television of biased reporting during his ongoing presidential campaigns.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The musician-turned-politician made these remarks during a brief stopover in Kampala on Thursday, accusing the television station of downplaying the size of his rallies by airing footage that captured only a few people while ignoring the larger crowds.
“It’s quite absurd that a recognized national television station like NBS can be biased to this level. If you look at what they normally show in their political bulletins, you actually wonder. Their captions suggest that we don’t have people, yet our rallies are always full,” Kyagulanyi stated.
Kyagulanyi, a former MP, announced the launch of “NUP Radio” on December 2, stating it is necessary due to problems with physical rallies and the misrepresentation of his events in the media.
He confirmed that the platform will help to publicize intolerable acts, such as the repeated arrests of party supporters and restrictions on campaigning grounds.
“We need to always show the nation that this government has continuously been harassing our people. We shall use our NUP Radio to deliver our full messages to the people of Uganda,” Kyagulanyi remarked.
Political observers note the conflict between Bobi Wine and NBS TV as symptomatic of deeper issues concerning media freedom and political representation in Uganda.
As the party prepares to launch its own radio station, all eyes are on the media licensing government institution, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), to see whether it will allow the idea to proceed or paralyze the process.
Meanwhile, independent observers are keeping a close watch on whether the new station will meet legal and operational requirements without provoking regulatory action.
The NUP hopes the new radio platform will overcome alleged mobilization barriers ahead of the 2026 elections by broadcasting daily political discussions and live call-in segments.
While the opposition accuses some media outlets of bias, state‑aligned bodies point to public interest and editorial standards as justifications for their coverage decisions.
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