Ugandans and supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have marked the first-ever “National Bobi Wine Day”, an initiative organized by supporters of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

The day was observed on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as supporters expressed solidarity with Kyagulanyi, who remains outside Uganda months after the disputed presidential election.

The initiative, according to organizers, is intended to become a monthly event held on the first Sunday of every month as a way of celebrating Kyagulanyi’s political journey and maintaining connections with his supporters.

Supporters described the day as a grassroots movement aimed at showing loyalty to the People Power movement and the leadership of the NUP president.

As part of the activities, supporters were encouraged to wear red T-shirts carrying Bobi Wine’s image, share his messages, play his music and post photos and videos online.

The campaign was visible at the NUP headquarters in Makerere-Kavule, where supporters gathered on Sunday morning to purchase branded shirts associated with the event.

The gathering at the party offices provided an opportunity for supporters to participate in the initiative while displaying their support for their political leader.

Beyond the headquarters, activities linked to the day were also reported in different parts of the country, with NUP leaders, Members of Parliament and party mobilisers encouraging supporters to take part.

Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake called on supporters to wear NUP colours and turn the day into a display of unity among supporters.

Other NUP lawmakers, including Kalungu East MP Kiruluuta Yusuf Nkeretanyi and Rubaga North MP Abubakr Kawalya, also promoted the initiative among supporters in their respective areas.

Musicians and public figures who support Bobi Wine’s political cause also joined conversations around the day.

Musician and former parliamentary contestant Nina Roz Kankunda encouraged supporters to participate by wearing the shirts, playing Kyagulanyi’s music and gathering in solidarity.

Singer King Saha also shared messages highlighting Kyagulanyi’s political leadership and encouraging supporters to recognize the significance of the day.

Unlike traditional political gatherings, organizers said the National Bobi Wine Day initiative was designed around individual participation, small gatherings and online engagement.

Supporters used social media platforms to share messages, photographs and videos under hashtags including #BobiWineDay and #NationalBobiWineDay.

The first observance comes as Kyagulanyi continues to remain outside Uganda after leaving the country in March following the January 15 presidential election.

Kyagulanyi previously said his departure was temporary and that he would return after completing engagements abroad. He later told supporters that his final destination during his international activities would be Kampala.

NUP officials had also announced preparations for his return, but several months after leaving Uganda, Kyagulanyi remains abroad.

In an interview with French newspaper Le Monde in August, Kyagulanyi described himself as an opposition leader in exile and said security concerns had affected his decision to return immediately.

Despite his absence from Uganda, Kyagulanyi has continued political engagements abroad, meeting politicians, human rights advocates and members of the Ugandan diaspora.

His supporters say the National Bobi Wine Day initiative is aimed at keeping the movement active and maintaining public attention on issues they associate with his political cause.

As the first celebration takes place, it remains to be seen how the monthly observance will develop and whether it will become a regular feature among NUP supporters across Uganda and beyond.