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LANDSLIDE! Uganda Electoral Commission Declares Museveni President-Elect With 71.65%

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (R) and First Lady Janet Museveni at Kololo Independence Grounds

The Electoral Commission of Uganda has declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the President-elect following Thursday’s general election.

According to the official results announced by the Commission Chairman  Justice Simin Byabakama, Museveni secured 71.65% of the total votes cast. His closest challenger, National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), garnered 24.7%.

The announcement confirms Museveni’s victory after the conclusion of vote tallying, marking another term in office as Uganda awaits the formal swearing-in process and post-election procedures.