Uganda Confirms Yoweri Museveni As Winner Of 2026 Presidential Election

Uganda has confirmed President Yoweri Museveni as the victor of the 2026 presidential election, securing his leadership for over 37 years amid a vote that faced an internet shutdown and restrictions on civil society groups.

Simon Byabakama, chair of the Electoral Commission, announced that Museveni received more than 7.9 million votes, the highest among all candidates. The commission confirmed that he surpassed the required majority, winning over 50 per cent of the valid votes cast.

“Having obtained the highest number of votes in the election and the votes cast in his favour being more than 50 per cent of the total valid votes cast at the election, the Commission hereby declares Candidate Yoweri Museveni as the winner of the election,” Byabakama said.

The official turnout for Thursday’s election was 11.4 million voters, representing 52.5 per cent of registered citizens.