Ugandan President Museveni, in power since 1986, to seek another term
Summary
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will run for re-election in January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly four decades in power. Museveni's party, the National Resistance Movement, has confirmed him as their candidate. He plans to focus on economic growth, education, and infrastructure if re-elected.Key Facts
- Yoweri Museveni has been Uganda's President since 1986.
- Museveni will run in the January 2026 presidential elections.
- He is 81 years old and was confirmed as a candidate by his party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
- The Ugandan economy's GDP doubled from $34 billion to $66 billion recently, according to Museveni.
- Museveni pledges to focus on wealth creation, education, infrastructure, health, and reducing crime and corruption if re-elected.
- Uganda's constitution was amended in 2017 to remove the age limit of 75 years for presidential candidates, allowing Museveni to continue running.
- Museveni's main opponent is expected to be Bobi Wine, a former musician who ran against him in 2021.
- In the 2021 elections, Museveni received 58% of the votes, while Bobi Wine received 35%.
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