Resounding Victory: Museveni's Strong Lead in Uganda Election

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni appears to be heading towards a decisive victory in the country's election. According to early results from the election commission, Museveni has secured around 76% of the votes, while his main opponent, Bobi Wine, trails significantly with about 20%.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kampala | Updated: 16-01-2026 12:25 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 12:25 IST
Resounding Victory: Museveni's Strong Lead in Uganda Election
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In a decisive display, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is showing a strong lead in this week's election as indicated in early results released on Friday by the election commission.

The commission announced in a briefing that Museveni had captured approximately 76% of the votes counted so far, showcasing a wide margin over his closest rival, Bobi Wine, who garnered about 20%.

The results highlight Museveni's continued stronghold on Ugandan politics, extending a leadership tenure that has spanned decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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