Overview

• President Yoweri Museveni, 81, was formally confirmed as a candidate for the January 2026 election, the first to be cleared in this cycle.
• Museveni has ruled since 1986, enabled by constitutional amendments that removed presidential age and term limits.
• The incumbent outlined priorities for another term that include restoring public safety, upgrading roads, expanding health care and providing free education.
• The government forecasts an economic boost tied to the start of crude oil exports next year, with growth expected to accelerate.
• Opposition leader Bobi Wine disputes past results, alleging ballot stuffing and security force intimidation, as critics question institutional neutrality.