The Electoral Commission in Uganda has released the first preliminary results for the 2026 presidential elections, showing incumbent President Yoweri Museveni with a clear lead over his challengers.

According to the EC, more than 21 million voters were registered for the election, with 50,739 polling stations set up nationwide. As of the first report, results had been received from 133 polling stations, with 23,845 votes counted.

Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

The Electoral Commission in Uganda has released the first preliminary results for the 2026 presidential elections, showing incumbent President Yoweri Museveni with a clear lead over his challengers.
According to the EC, more than 21 million voters were registered for the election, with 50,739 polling stations set up nationwide. As of the first report, results had been received from 133 polling stations, with 23,845 votes counted.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

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