President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed suggestions that he intends to rule Uganda indefinitely, saying decisions about his leadership rest with voters rather than personal ambition. The 80-year-old leader, who has been in power for nearly four decades and has faced repeated accusations of electoral manipulation, said such claims do not reflect his position. They say continuity of leadership has been key to Uganda’s security and development, and that voters have repeatedly endorsed Museveni because of his experience. Museveni maintains that Uganda’s future leadership will emerge through the ballot box, not pressure or street protests. Vote tallying from the presidential elections put Museveni in front with 75% of the votes, based on returns from 60% of polling stations.

Source: The Star January 16, 2026 19:19 UTC