While Ugandans continue to contribute to the National Unity Platform (NUP)’s ongoing fundraising campaigns for the 2026 elections, party president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has reportedly acquired a luxurious home in Canada worth an estimated USD 1.5 million, approximately UGX 5.3 billion.
The four-bedroom residence is located on Saint Laurent Boulevard, a prime area in Montreal, Canada’s second-largest and one of its most expensive cities. The deal, which was finalized on Monday, August 4, 2025, was reportedly brokered through Keller Williams, a leading real estate firm in Montreal.
This latest acquisition adds to Bobi Wine’s growing list of international properties. In a similar pattern, he purchased a mansion in the United States shortly after the 2021 “Muda-ku-Muda” fundraising campaign, a property now said to be occupied by his son, Solomon Kampala, and other family members.
A close source, who requested anonymity, revealed that part of the funds used in acquiring the Canadian mansion came directly from the ongoing NUP fundraising campaign, which is being marketed as a drive to support the party’s 2026 election efforts. According to the source, the NUP leader paid 70% upfront, double the minimum required deposit for non-residents under Canadian property law.
“The money is available because the fundraising is yielding good results. While many believe it’s for campaign logistics, the principal is using it for other investments,” the source claimed. “Another property in Boston is expected to be acquired next week.”
This news has sparked fresh speculation about Bobi Wine’s political strategy, with insiders suggesting that the NUP leader is preparing for life outside Uganda, potentially in the event of another electoral defeat.
Since his loss in the 2021 presidential election, Bobi Wine has spent considerable time abroad, conducting what he often presents as diplomatic and political engagements. However, some now allege these trips are more about private business and personal enrichment than national interest.
The developments have once again raised questions about the transparency of political fundraising in Uganda’s opposition parties. While thousands of supporters, especially from the diaspora, have donated their hard-earned money to support political change, their leaders appear to be investing in private luxury properties overseas.
Critics argue that the acquisition of such expensive assets reflects a broader problem in Ugandan politics, where opposition figures use public sympathy and donor goodwill to fund personal wealth. Meanwhile, many of their followers face arrests, injuries, and in some cases, death due to political activism and protests.
As the 2026 elections approach, observers warn that Ugandans should be more cautious and discerning.
“Opposition politics has become a fast track to personal wealth,” said one political analyst. “The people need to ask tough questions before giving away their support and their money.”
While congratulations pour in from Bobi Wine’s inner circle for his new property, many citizens are left questioning whether they were ever part of a political struggle or just used as a tool to enrich Bobi wine and his family members.
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