Yoweri Museveni

• 21 Jan 2026

On 17th January 2026, Yoweri Museveni, aged 81, was re-elected to a seventh term as President of Uganda.

• Museveni secured 71.65% of the vote, defeating his main challenger Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi), who polled 24.72%.
• The election was held amid heightened tensions, with the United Nations citing “widespread repression and intimidation”, including crackdowns on opposition rallies.
• Voting took place during a nationwide internet blackout, drawing strong international criticism and limiting communication and monitoring.