Tag: Museveni

Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes lead as Bobi Wine cries foul

The country’s electoral commission has dismissed allegations of vote rigging, made by opposition candidate Bobi Wine, a former pop star.

Museveni in early lead as Uganda awaits final election results

Ugandan law provides for the electoral commission to ascertain results received from all the districts and declare them within 48 hours after closing of polls.

Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest

Opposition candidates – including Bobi Wine – their supporters and campaign staff have been arrested on several occasions.

US cancels observer mission for Uganda election

Ambassador Natalie Brown says the commission provided no explanation for its decision despite multiple requests.

Museveni accuses Facebook of arrogance as he defends social media shut down ahead of presidential poll

Users of social media and messaging apps began reporting disruptions early Tuesday on Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram and Snapchat .

Bobi Wine says he, campaign team arrested

Wine took to his Twitter page which has nearly one million followers to alert his supporters of the arrest in Kalangala in central Uganda.

Museveni reappoints son as head of special forces

Kainerugaba has had a meteoric rise through the ranks of the army, having trained at the British academy Sandhurst.