Voting began in Uganda’s presidential election amidst widespread delays and an internet shutdown, with President Yoweri Museveni, 81, seeking a seventh term in office.
The main challenger, Bobi Wine, a 43-year-old musician-turned-politician, has promised to tackle corruption and impose reforms.
However, voting was disrupted by logistical delays, including malfunctioning biometric identification kits and late arrival of polling materials.
The internet shutdown, imposed by the government to prevent misinformation and violence, has been condemned by the UN human rights office as “deeply worrying”.
The election is seen as a crucial test for Uganda’s democracy, with concerns over transparency, hereditary rule, and military interference.
The outcome is far from certain, but analysts predict Museveni will likely extend his rule. The results are expected to be announced by Saturday.
