President Museveni Resumes Uganda’s Presidential Seat After 2026 Election Victory

The President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has resumed the presidential seat to lead the country for the term 2026–2031, following elections held on 15th January 2026.

The election saw eight presidential candidates campaigning across the country, seeking the support of Ugandan voters. The candidates included:

• Yoweri Kaguta Museveni – National Resistance Movement (NRM)
• Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) – National Unity Platform (NUP)
• Nathan Nandala Mafabi – Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)
• Gen. Mugisha Muntu – Alliance for National Transformation (ANT)
• Mubarak Munyagwa – Common Man’s Party
• Robert Kasibante – National Peasants Party
• Frank Kabinga Buliira – Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP)
• Elton Joseph Mabirizi – Conservative Party

The final results, as announced by the Electoral Commission, were as follows:

Candidate Votes Percentage
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni 7,946,772 71.65%

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) 2,741,238 24.72%

Nathan Nandala Mafabi 209,039 1.88%

Gen. Mugisha Muntu 59,276 0.53%

Mubarak Munyagwa 31,666 0.29%

Robert Kasibante 33,440 0.30%

Frank Kabinga Buliira 45,959 0.41%

Elton Joseph Mabirizi 23,458 0.21%

At the National Tally Centre, the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, officially declared Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner of the 2026 general elections. He will now serve as President of Uganda for the next five years, from 2026 to 2031.

The Electoral Commission (EC) extended its appreciation to all stakeholders for adhering to the electoral rules and regulations, particularly the candidates who were directly involved in the 2026 elections.

For upcoming elections at various polling stations across the country, the EC reminded the public to participate peacefully and uphold the integrity of the process.

While giving his closing remarks at the National Tally Centre, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama thanked citizens for turning out in large numbers to vote, observe, and witness this important milestone in Uganda’s democratic process.

He urged everyone to return to their daily activities in peace, harmony, and mutual understanding, emphasizing the importance of the well-being of both individuals and the nation.

Justice Byabakama also noted that anyone dissatisfied with the declared results has the right to seek legal redress in court.

However, presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), who secured the second position, declined to collect his declaration form, alleging that the election results were neither transparent nor accurate.