Uganda to announce presidential results as Bobi Wine flees following night raid

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.

Bobi Wine rejects poll outcome after fleeing house arrest, wife detained

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.

Kenyan Lobby Issues Demands to Museveni After Reported Killings During Elections

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.

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U.S. Issues Warning Following Uganda's Disputed Polls

The United States has issued a security warning for its citizens in Uganda following heightened tensions after presidential elections held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with official results still pending. The U.S. Embassy in Uganda cautioned Americans after reports of security forces using teargas and firing shots to disperse gatherings.