Last Thursday, Ugandans headed to the polls in a vote that remained calm under tight security. On Saturday, the Electoral Commission announced that President Yoweri Museveni won a fresh term with 71.6% of the vote 🎉.
EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama officially released the results at the National Tally Center in Kampala, confirming Museveni's strong lead.
His closest challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi – a pop-star-turned-politician – secured 24.7% of the total votes counted 👏. The remaining share was shared among six other candidates.
Overall, the peaceful atmosphere reflects growing political engagement and calls for stability across the nation 🤝.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
