Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has secured his seventh term in office, winning the presidential election with 71.65 percent of the vote. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate was declared the winner by the Ugandan Electoral Commission on Saturday, January 17, after a contentious election.

• Museveni garnered 7,946,772 votes, while his main opponent, Robert Kyagulanyi (alias Bobi Wine) of the National Unity Platform (NUP), received 2,741,238 votes, or 24.72 percent.
• Bobi Wine had previously rejected the provisional results, citing them as a 'massive fraud'.
• The elections, held on Thursday, January 15, were marred by violence, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 people.

The Pan-African Solidarity Group, a coalition of regional civil society organizations, has condemned widespread violence and alleged electoral fraud during Uganda’s presidential elections on Thursday, January 15, 2026. They reported that over 13 people were killed, accusing the Ugandan government of state-sponsored manipulation.

• The coalition stated that the election was conducted under a "state of siege," with governmental militias, digital blackouts, and suppression of civil society manipulating the process.
• Notable irregularities included delayed voting materials in opposition strongholds and the deployment of the “Ghetto Brigade,” a militia commanded by Major Emmanuel Kutesa.
• The group demanded the disbandment of the Ghetto Brigade, prosecution of its commanders, release of political detainees, restoration of the internet, and an immediate international investigation into election misconduct.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, born Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has rejected provisional presidential election results showing incumbent President Yoweri Museveni with a commanding lead, alleging widespread electoral fraud. He urged supporters to disregard what he termed “fake results” being announced by the Ugandan Electoral Commission (EC).

• Museveni has secured 75.38 percent of the vote, while Kyagulanyi trails with 20.71 percent, based on partial tallies from the January 15 poll.
• Kyagulanyi accused EC chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, of announcing results without transparency and claimed military personnel surrounded his residence after he cast his vote.
• The United States Embassy in Kampala issued a security alert advising U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings due to reports of unrest and heightened security deployments.

At least 12 people are confirmed dead and dozens injured in violent clashes between Ugandan security forces and opposition supporters following the country's general elections. The unrest, which began on Thursday, January 16, has primarily affected central Uganda and the capital, Kampala.

• Seven people were allegedly shot dead in Butambala District, suspected of supporting incumbent legislator Muhammed Muwanga Kivumbi, an ally of Bobi Wine.
• Regional Police Commander Lydia Katushabe confirmed these deaths, stating violence erupted after supporters reportedly stormed vote-counting centers multiple times.
• Five more people were killed in separate incidents in Luweero and Kalungu districts.
• Demonstrators in Kampala's Makindye Division blocked roads and set fires, while in Kayunga District, supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Harriet Nakuwadde protested results and set fire to NRM district offices, stealing over Ush5 million (about Ksh500,000).
• Provisional presidential results show incumbent President Yoweri Museveni leading with 61.7 percent of the votes, and Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) trailing with 33.6 percent.

Uganda's opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has rejected the presidential election results and reported that his wife and children are under house arrest after a night raid by security forces. He managed to evade arrest but condemned alleged widespread electoral malpractice, including ballot stuffing and a "military takeover" of the electoral process.

• President Yoweri Museveni secured 71.88 percent of the vote (around 7.6 million votes), while Kyagulanyi received 2.6 million votes (24.46 percent).
• Kyagulanyi's home in Magere was raided by soldiers and police, who switched off electricity and disabled CCTV cameras.
• The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader attributed confusion over his whereabouts to a nationwide internet shutdown amidst heightened political tensions and international scrutiny.

Uganda's Electoral Commission (EC) is set to announce the final presidential election results amidst allegations of widespread malpractice and a nationwide internet shutdown. Opposition leader Bobi Wine, also known as Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, claims security forces raided his home and he has since escaped, but his family remains under house arrest.

• Provisional figures show incumbent President Yoweri Museveni leading with 71.88 percent (approximately 7.6 million votes), while Kyagulanyi trails with 2.6 million (24.46 percent).
• Kyagulanyi and his National Unity Platform (NUP) have rejected the results, citing alleged ballot stuffing and a "military takeover" of the electoral process.
• The election was conducted with heavy security deployment and a nationwide internet suspension, which authorities claim was to curb misinformation but opposition leaders say restricted transparency.