Incumbent President Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda election count

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera Staff,News AgenciesJanuary 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM

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In Uganda's presidential election held on January 16, 2026, incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is leading with 76.25% of the vote based on early tallies from nearly half of polling stations. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, has garnered 19.85% of the vote and is reportedly under house arrest. The election, held amidst an internet blackout, has been criticized by international institutions, with Wine alleging widespread fraud. Museveni, who has been in office since 1986, is seeking a seventh term. Reports of violence have emerged, and the UN human rights office has cited an environment of "widespread repression and intimidation" surrounding the election.

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Reuters 30% Kituuma Rusoke 30% Kampala 40% UN 40% National Unity Platform (NUP) 50% Electoral Commission ×260% Uganda ×480% Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi) ×485% Yoweri Museveni ×390%

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uganda election 100% museveni 90% bobi wine 80% election results 70% house arrest 60% internet blackout 50% violence 50% election fraud 40% political repression 40%

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