Tag: #Yoweri Museveni

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

The political landscape in Uganda is buzzing as early results from the Thursday, January 15, 2026, presidential election reveal a commanding lead for incumbent President Yoweri Museveni. According to the Electoral Commission’s update on Friday morning, Museveni is currently leading with 76.25% of the vote, based on tallies from approximately 45% of polling stations across the country.

As the calendar turns toward January 15, 2026, Uganda finds itself at a critical crossroads. The road to this year’s general election has been paved with intense political maneuvering, high-stakes nominations, and a climate of mounting tension that has captured the attention of the entire East African region.