Uganda’s Electoral Commission Approves Museveni, Bobi Wine for 2026 Presidential Race

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has cleared President Yoweri Museveni and opposition leader Bobi Wine to run in the country’s 2026 elections.

The announcement sets the stage for a dramatic political showdown between Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, and Win, who commands strong support among young Ugandans.

With elections set for January 2026, the stage is now set for a high-stakes contest that pits Uganda’s past against its possible future.