The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election
Summary
Uganda is preparing for elections, where voters will choose between current President Yoweri Museveni, seeking to extend his long rule, and opposition leader Bobi Wine, a former musician. The elections are scheduled for January 15, and key concerns include economic issues and youth unemployment.Key Facts
- President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is running for his seventh term.
- Bobi Wine, a musician-turned-politician, is Museveni's main challenger.
- The elections are set for Thursday, January 15, with polls open from 07:00 to 16:00 local time.
- Uganda has 21.6 million registered voters who will participate in presidential and parliamentary elections.
- Eight candidates are running for president, but Museveni and Bobi Wine are the front-runners.
- Museveni's previous win in 2021 was controversial, facing claims of vote-rigging and opposition repression.
- Bobi Wine's party, the National Unity Platform, is currently the largest opposition group in Uganda's parliament.
- Unemployment, especially among youth, is a major issue in this election.
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