The political landscape in Uganda remains deeply fractured following the general elections held on January 15, 2026. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, was officially declared the winner by the Electoral Commission on Saturday, January 17, securing a seventh term with 71.65% of the vote.
As Uganda approaches the 15 January 2026 elections, the campaign trail has revealed as much about how political actors seek power as why they seek it.
As Uganda moves closer to the January 15, 2026, presidential elections, the political atmosphere has reached a boiling point. Recent reports and viral footage from the campaign trail indicate that the Ugandan military and police have intensified their efforts to restrict Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, from accessing his supporters.
