Kabanda described the occasion as historic and said a signed book would be used to record supporters across the country. He announced that PLU would organise endorsement rallies in all 146 districts, with local committees collecting signatures in each sub-county before the books are presented at larger rallies.

However, the prison authorities have since revealed that the duo can still be treated in Uganda, stating that their current health state does not require specialized treatment from abroad, as alleged by the party leaders. Nevertheless, Kamara insisted that the High Court should release their leaders on bail and get the required medical attention.

The aftermath of the 2026 general elections so many NUP supporters were arrested and some before the elections and many have not been granted bail as others have been lucky to be granted bail by different courts. 

Oyat warned that commuters are already stranded and fares are rising because no immediate alternatives have been provided. She urged the government to temporarily deploy institutional buses to ease the shortage, especially ahead of schools reopening.

The statement comes at a sensitive moment following the recent general election. Türk underlined that the protection of civil and political rights remains vital to maintaining public confidence in the electoral process and ensuring long-term stability.

Media reports indicate 1.2 million people work as boda boda riders in Uganda, which makes the motorcycle taxi business the second largest employer in the country, right after agriculture.

This scenario did not stop with Ssemwenge or Obote and Amin’s time, but has stretch to the current as some musicians have decided to copy the old. Recently on August 12th, 2026, a locally known musician alias King Saha had an altercation with the security forces in Kampala after unlawfully holding a political rally at the city centre in pretence of rallying people for his upcoming music concert scheduled at Kololo Independence Grounds on August 14th, 2026.