Kyagulanyi Storms Masaka City despite Mpuuga's absence

Robert Kyagulanyi, often known as Bobi Wine, energized Masaka City with a gigantic gathering that brought thousands of fervent fans, in a stunning demonstration of political force. Even though Kyagulanyi's main ally and prominent man in the area, Mathias Mpuuga, was conspicuously absent, his presence and speech had a profound effect on the audience. 

The event demonstrated his enduring popularity and the steadfast support for his cause, highlighting a strong and resolute campaign to transform Uganda.

Mathias Mpuuga, the former leader of opposition and vice president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) for the Buganda Region, and Dr. Abed Bwanika, the legislator for Kimaanya/Kabonera, were conspicuously absent from a party rally held on Friday night in Masaka City Center. 

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The NUP rally in Masaka was a great success, with a large number of supporters attending despite their absence. The NUP president, Mr. Robert Kyagulanyi, took use of the occasion to refute rumors of division within the organization and reiterate his political influence in the region.

Kyagulanyi underlined that the NUP's primary issue is that corrupt leaders must be removed and new leadership must be installed. He called on Ugandans to take up the battle against corruption, citing it as the primary hindrance to the provision of adequate services.

There were some incidents during the event, including confrontations between Kyagulanyi's entourage and security in the Townships of Mpigi and Lukaya. Kyagulanyi was compelled to approach Masaka by a different route in order to avoid drawing crowds in the Nyendo area as a result of police using tear gas and live rounds to disperse the masses.

The majority of leaders at all levels in the Masaka subregion are still members of NUP, making it a powerful force in the area. But Mpuuga and Bwanika's exit could mean a change in the political environment.