Mobile Money Numbers Used For NUP’s Fundraising Drive All Blocked – Details Emerge

Just days after Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), announced a big fundraising drive to support their political fight ahead of the 2026 elections, the government has reportedly hit back.

Mobile money numbers that were being used by NUP to collect donations from supporters across the country have been suddenly deactivated. This move has sent shockwaves through the opposition party, raising serious concerns about political freedom and fair play.

Benjamin Katana, a senior NUP member, revealed the development during a political discussion on NBS Frontline. He said that the blocked mobile money accounts were crucial for gathering support from ordinary Ugandans who believe in change.

The deactivation reportedly came without any official explanation, but insiders claim it was an order “from above,” pointing fingers at top government authorities.

This isn’t the first time the regime has been accused of cracking down on financial channels used by the opposition. In 2021, President Museveni was reportedly furious with MTN’s then-CEO Wim Vanhelleputte after security services informed him that exiled Ugandans and foreign donors were sending funds to fuel political protests and possibly bribe sections of the army.

Museveni reacted by deporting the CEO and ordering his elite SFC forces to shut down parts of the internet, cutting off communication and disrupting financial transfers via MTN and Airtel.

Similarly, in 2016, tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia came under fire when reports emerged that opposition leaders Mbabazi and Besigye were using his Crane Bank to channel campaign funds.

After intense pressure, Sudhir was not only forced to give up his bank, but was also reportedly barred from running any kind of banking operation, including forex services or international money transfers.

Now, as the 2026 elections approach, the clampdown seems to be repeating itself—with Bobi Wine as the new target. Supporters say the government is using financial control as a weapon to weaken the opposition.

While the NUP scrambles to find alternative ways to fund its activities, many Ugandans are watching closely, wondering what this means for the future of democracy in the country.

The message is clear: the financial battle in Uganda’s political war is just as serious as the battle for votes.