Aspiring Kampala Woman MP and National Unity Platform (NUP) member Winifred Nakandi has publicly addressed and dismissed claims linking her to a romantic relationship with NUP party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.
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In a candid interview, Nakandi labelled the rumours as malicious propaganda aimed at distracting her from her political mission and discrediting her growing popularity ahead of the 2026 general elections.
“These rumours are entirely baseless. I am not in any romantic relationship with Bobi Wine,” Nakandi stated firmly. “It’s unfortunate that in Ugandan politics, when a woman steps forward with ambition and clarity, some people respond with gossip and smear campaigns.”
A Familiar Pattern Against Women in Politics
Nakandi said the rumour is part of a broader pattern where women in politics are subjected to character assassination and personal attacks rather than being judged on their ideas, policies, or track record.
“I’m not the first woman in NUP to face this. Many female leaders have had to battle these same baseless accusations. It’s a tired tactic used to reduce strong women to whispers and innuendo,” she said.
Nakandi believes the motive behind the allegations is clear: to tarnish her name and shift public attention away from the issues she is championing—especially those related to women and girls.
“These distractions only prove that our message is powerful. When you disrupt the status quo, some people will do anything to discredit you. But I won’t stoop to their level. My focus is clear: serving the people of Kampala.”
Focus on the 2026 Elections and Women’s Issues
Nakandi is vying for the position of Woman Member of Parliament for Kampala District under the NUP banner. She has built her career in youth leadership, civil society activism, and grassroots community mobilisation—especially for women and girls. Through her NGO, Msichana Uganda, she has advocated for better access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
She says the rumours, while hurtful, will not derail her mission.
“Ugandans deserve better. Kampala’s women and youth deserve a leader who understands their daily struggles. That’s where my energy is,” she said.
Loyalty to NUP
Nakandi has been active in opposition politics since 2014, beginning with the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), before joining NUP in 2018. She insists her commitment to NUP is not about opportunism or personality worship but shared values and a collective vision for Uganda.
“I didn’t join politics for self-interest, and I’m not here for popularity. I joined to make a difference, especially for the voiceless. These smear campaigns are simply noise,” she added.
Final Word
As election campaigns intensify, Nakandi is urging voters, especially women, to focus on leadership qualities, policies, and integrity—not hearsay.
“I encourage every Ugandan, particularly my fellow women, to ignore distractions. Let’s rise above rumours and stand for real change. Uganda’s future depends on it.”
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