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January 16, 2026
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Museveni Maintains Lead In Uganda’s High-Stakes Election Amid Historic Challenge From Bobi Wine
As the final tallies emerge from the Ugandan Electoral Commission, President Yoweri Museveni has maintained a decisive lead, positioning himself to extend his four-decade rule. Despite a surging “People Power” movement led by the charismatic musician-turned-politician Robert ..
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Yoweri Museveni has maintained a decisive lead in Uganda's presidential election, poised to extend his four-decade rule despite a significant challenge from Bobi Wine.
- Museveni secured a strong percentage of the vote, particularly in rural strongholds.
- Bobi Wine, representing the National Unity Platform (NUP), swept urban centers like Kampala, appealing to the youth demographic (nearly 75% of the population).
- The election was marked by internet disruptions, security crackdowns, and a significant generational divide.
- Bobi Wine has vowed to challenge the results, calling them a "mockery of democracy," citing reports of ballot stuffing.
- The NUP is set to become the largest opposition party in Parliament, marking a significant political shift.
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