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Originally published by Kenyanstop
January 14, 2026
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Explainer: Key Things to Know About Uganda Elections Ahead of Thursday Showdown
Yoweri Museveni is facing competition from eight other aspirants, including the youthful musician turned politician, Robert Kyagulani alias Bobi Wine...
✨ Key Highlights
Uganda is set to hold its general elections on Thursday, January 15, with long-serving incumbent Yoweri Museveni, 81, seeking a seventh term against opposition leader Bobi Wine and eight other aspirants. The election has garnered international scrutiny amid concerns over election integrity and a recent internet shutdown.
- Approximately 21.6 million Ugandans are registered to vote at 50,739 polling stations.
- The Uganda Electoral Commission will oversee a manual voting process, requiring a candidate to secure 50 percent plus one vote to win.
- Vocal Africa, a Kenyan human rights group, has expressed interest in observing the elections.
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