Uganda, May 22 -- Police on Wednesday fired teargas to block National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine from entering Kamuli District where he was scheduled to address a rally as he starts his nationwide mobilisation tour ahead of 2026.

Mr Kyagulanyi's convoy was cut off at Buwolero village, Buwenge Sub County, Jinja District where security operatives dispersed supporters on his trail.

Kampala Woman MP, Ms Shamim Malende, one of the Opposition politicians in the former presidential contender's company said several of their supporters had been arrested and detained at Kamuli Police Station.

He was forced to make a U-turn back to Kampala where he left early Wednesday morning to mobilise support for his par...