Museveni, 81, won 71.65 percent of the vote, the Electoral Commission said, after a contentious election campaign.
Published on January 17, 2026
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected For the seventh term, the Election Commission of the country has announced.
The 81-year-old Museveni won with 71.65 percent of the votes, the commission said on Saturday.
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He defeated his main challenger, 43-year-old Bobby Wine, who received 24.72 percent of the vote, according to official results.
Museveni’s widely expected victory came after an election campaign marred by “widespread repression and intimidation”, including a crackdown on opposition rallies, the United Nations said.
Thursday’s election also unfolded amid a nationwide internet blackout Extensive criticism.
Bobby Wine, a singer-turned-politician whose real name is Robert Kaygulani, claimed on social media on election day that “massive ballot stuffing” was also taking place.
Bobby Wine said earlier Saturday that he has Escaped from police and army attacks at his house.
“Currently, I am not at home, although my wife and other family members are under house arrest. I know these criminals are looking for me everywhere, and I am doing my best to stay safe,” he said.
Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, has been accused of cracking down on his political opponents for years.
He said in the run-up to this week’s polls that he expected to win re-election easily with about 80 percent support.