Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete January 13, 2026 at 01:22 AM

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Uganda is holding a presidential election on Thursday, a rematch between the incumbent, 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, and 43-year-old Bobi Wine. Museveni, who has been in power for four decades, is seeking a seventh term, while Wine, a former pop star, hopes to unseat him. The election is taking place in a country where the median age is 17, highlighting a potential generational divide in political preferences. Young Ugandans are highly engaged in the campaign, supporting both Museveni and Wine with enthusiasm. Museveni's campaign emphasizes continuity and stability, while Wine's supporters are yearning for change.

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Kampala 30% BBC Africa 30% Steven Bagasha Byaruhanga 40% Ndyasima Patrick 40% National Resistance Movement (NRM) 60% Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi) ×580% Yoweri Museveni ×690% Uganda ×6100%

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uganda election 100% yoweri museveni 90% bobi wine 80% youth vote 70% political opposition 60% median age 50% political stability 50% ruling party 40%

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