Bobi Wine's US Funder, Bob Menendez Conviction Sparks Uncertainty for NUP

In a shocking turn of events, Senator Bob Menendez who has been a key mobiliser and funder for Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has been found guilty on 16 counts of bribery, including accepting gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for favors to foreign governments. 

The conviction has sent shockwaves through Bobi Wine's National Unity Platform with many wondering about the implications for Bobi Wine and his party that is said to rely heavily on foreign funding.

This is particularly because Bobi Wine and his party has been a recipient of Menendez's funding and support.

Menendez not only been providing financial but also diplomatic support for Bobi Wine.

With Menendez's conviction, it remains to be seen if Bobi Wine will be able to distance himself from the scandal.