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Uganda's Museveni wins seventh presidential term

By The Standard January 17, 2026

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Uganda's Museveni wins seventh presidential term

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 81, won a seventh term in office on Saturday with 71.65 per cent of the vote, the country's Electoral Commission said.He defeated his main challenger, 43-year-old Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, who received 24.72 per cent of the vote, according to the official results.Follow The Standard
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He defeated his main challenger, 43-year-old Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, who received 24.72 per cent of the vote, according to the official results.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

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