Technical hitches and delays mar Uganda polls

Uganda’s incumbent president and National Resistance Movement presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni casts his ballot in Rwakitura, on January 15, 2026.[AFP]

The Uganda presidential elections were marred by technical hitches, mostly the failure of biometric kits, as key opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine of the National Unity Platform (NUP) complained of foul play in favour of President Yoweri Museveni.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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