National Unity Platform confirms Member of Parliament | NUP MP Flag Bearers list

From our interaction with these very knowledgeable, well briefed and well placed Kavule insiders it has emerged that the following finally have the flag and these will smile from ear to ear the moment the list is formally released. The list, as of Thursday evening, was reading as follows (though it’s subject to a few mild modifications at the two final meetings the apex party leadership intends to have before signaling Chemutai’s EMC to officially release the same): According to a list leaked on September 25 and 26, 2025, and based on the recent vetting process, the

National Unity Platform (NUP) has selected its flag bearers for various parliamentary seats in the 2026 Ugandan elections. The list includes both incumbents and new candidates who will contest for their respective seats.

Presidential flag bearer

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been officially nominated by the Electoral Commission to run for president in the 2026 general election. 

HERE IS THE LIST OF NUP MP FLAG BEARERS FOR 2026 ELECTIONS

Context of the flag bearers list

• The list of selected candidates is based on the party's internal vetting and assessment.
• The selections have caused controversy and dissatisfaction among some party members, with several incumbents and aspirants who missed the ticket reportedly opting to run as independents.
• NUP officials have warned that non-party members will not be allowed to benefit from the NUP "wave" at rallies.