Uganda 2026: Yoweri Museveni Takes Strong Lead in Presidential Election Results
Museveni led Uganda’s election with 76% as partial results showed, while Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest amid fraud claims and internet blackout.
16 Jan 12:08 · Legit
Museveni leads Uganda presidential vote with 61.7 percent in early count
Uganda's electoral commission says early provisional results from the presidential election show President Yoweri Museveni leading with 61.7 percent of valid votes counted so far.
16 Jan 09:01 · Africanews
Tension grips Kampala as Museveni leads and residents await election results
Kampala remained tense and unusually quiet on Friday as Ugandans waited for the final results of the presidential election, with uncertainty gripping the capital.
16 Jan 16:05 · Africanews
Museveni votes as Uganda election unfolds amid delays and crackdown
The election is taking place under an internet blackout imposed earlier this week and a heavy police presence. Museveni faces his strongest challenge from opposition leader and pop star Bobi Wine, who has warned of mass protests if the vote is rigged.
15 Jan 12:30 · Africanews
With polls closed, vote counts are underway in Uganda presidential election
Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout and with long delays caused by technical breakdowns as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40 years in power.
15 Jan 19:43 · Africanews
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