When Bobi Wine, President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), arrived at the party headquarters in Kamwokya, Kampala, to collect his expression of interest forms few months ago, he wasn’t alone — he was flanked by four remarkable women whose presence told a deeper story of sacrifice, resilience, and revolution. Among them was Nantumbwe Jane, the mother of his loyal bodyguard Eddy Mutwe, a man who has endured arrests and torture for standing by Bobi Wine’s side. There was Sarah Ddamulira, the wife of John Ddamulira, who was abducted in 2020 and has never been seen again. Also present was Nabukeera Monica, the wife of John Bosco Kibalama, another victim of Uganda’s spiraling wave of political disappearances. And finally, Aisha Kabanda, the mother of Yasin Ssekitoleko, whose story echoes the pain and perseverance so many Ugandan families have been forced to live through. But it was at the Electoral Commission, during Bobi Wine’s official presidential nomination, that another woman captured the heart of the nation. Olivia Lutaaya, one of the 20 people selected to accompany Bobi Wine on this historic day, became an unexpected symbol of loyalty and quiet strength. As the skies opened up with heavy rain and fierce winds battered the grounds, Bobi Wine stood firm, delivering a charismatic and defiant speech. And there, standing beside him with unwavering calm, was Olivia — holding an umbrella over his head, shielding him from the storm. The image went viral. It wasn’t just about the umbrella — it was about what it represented: courage, humility, and unshakable solidarity. When asked how she felt about being chosen to accompany Bobi Wine on this monumental day, Olivia said she could hardly believe it. To her, it was not just a personal honor — it was history. Now, let’s listen to what she had to say. Afterwards, I’ll dive deeper into the symbolism of her gesture, the powerful role women continue to play in Uganda’s struggle for change, and why Bobi Wine consistently places women at the heart of his political revolution. - @mordecaimuriisa