Kampala
Just a day after National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) concluded his visit to South Africa—where he met supporters, rallied them for the 2026 presidential elections, and appealed for financial support—State House swiftly responded.
Sources reveal that Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, was immediately dispatched to South Africa. Over the weekend, Namyalo arrived in the country with what has been described as a bag of brand-new U.S. dollars—amounting to over \$200,000.
According to Namyalo, the money was sent directly by President Yoweri Museveni as part of his government’s wealth creation initiative targeting Ugandans in the diaspora, particularly those living and working in South Africa (commonly referred to as kyeyo).
She reportedly visited several Ugandan communities in Sandton, Johannesburg, Rosettenville, Mayfair, Pretoria, and Cape Town, distributing \$10,000 each to over 20 registered SACCO groups. The funds are meant to support small businesses and improve the economic welfare of struggling Ugandans abroad.
One notable moment came during a meeting in Johannesburg, where socialite Shafique Katumba, alias Katsha De Bank, a known associate and funder of Bobi Wine, welcomed the cash package. He praised President Museveni for remembering the Ugandan diaspora, many of whom have long felt neglected by the government.
However, political observers are now questioning the timing of this financial intervention. With elections on the horizon, some are wondering whether similar amounts could indirectly benefit NUP’s 2026 campaign, especially given the crossover of supporters and beneficiaries.
While Namyalo insists the mission was purely economic empowerment, speculation continues to swirl around the political undertones of the visit.
