What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?

Uganda is holding presidential elections on Thursday, January 13, 2026, where President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule. His main challenger is musician Bobi Wine.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-13 · 23:07 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?

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Uganda is holding presidential elections on Thursday, January 13, 2026, where President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule. His main challenger is musician Bobi Wine. Wine's supporters have reported instances of harassment and intimidation leading up to the election. The election is significant for Uganda's young population. Analysts Robert Kabushenga, Alex Vines, and Joseph Ochieno discussed the stakes of the election on Inside Story.

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Bobi Wine is Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger.

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Yoweri Museveni is hoping to extend his four decades in power.

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Uganda holds elections on Thursday.

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Supporters of Bobi Wine allege harassment and intimidation.

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Inside StoryYoweri Museveni’s main challenger is musician Bobi Wine.Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power.Supporters of his main opponent, musician Bobi Wine, allege harassment and intimidation.So, what’s at stake for one of the world’s youngest populations?Presenter:Adrian FinighanGuests:Robert Kabushenga – host of The Bad Natives podcastAlex Vines – Africa programme director at the European Council on Foreign RelationsJoseph Ochieno – commentator on African affairsPublished On 13 Jan 2026

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