In Uganda: Head of Mobilization National Unity Platform Fred Nyanzi's Son Sparks Controversy

Nyanzi is trending in Uganda because Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, also known as Chairman Nyanzi, a key NUP figure, publicly criticized his son Ssentamu Churchill James, Makerere’s Guild President, for meeting Museveni. Ssentamu’s independent win and viral photo with the president sparked debate.While Nyanzi demanded an apology, students defended Ssentamu’s role, urging mature politics over party loyalty.

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This reflects broader tensions within Uganda’s opposition. Nyanzi, brother to Bobi Wine, celebrated Ssentamu’s March 2025 victory despite his defiance of NUP. Now, his stance against the Museveni meeting highlights party discipline struggles. Students’ pushback, citing Ssentamu’s duty and past NUP-Museveni interactions, underscores a shift toward pragmatic coexistence, amplifying Nyanzi’s name amid evolving political dynamics.

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