A neighboring president backs a controversial reelection next door. Kenya's William Ruto congratulated Yoweri Museveni on his latest presidential win in Uganda. Ruto said the result shows public trust in Museveni's leadership and his National Resistance Movement party.
The Kenyan leader praised what he called a peaceful electoral process, commending Ugandan democratic institutions. He reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and commitment to regional cooperation between the two nations. Ruto expressed confidence that the victory would renew focus on Uganda's transformation.
Museveni's main opponent, Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, rejected the published results completely. He accused authorities of ballot stuffing and military interference during the voting process. Kyagulanyi also condemned the reported killing of citizens protesting the election's conduct.
The declared outcome gives Museveni's party a comfortable majority of the total votes cast. This extends his rule, which began after a guerrilla war decades ago. Constitutional term and age limits established later were altered through subsequent political developments.
The election occurred amid a nationwide internet shutdown, restricting communications and reporting. Connectivity has only partially returned since polls closed, with social media still limited.
The Kenyan leader praised what he called a peaceful electoral process, commending Ugandan democratic institutions. He reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and commitment to regional cooperation between the two nations. Ruto expressed confidence that the victory would renew focus on Uganda's transformation.
Museveni's main opponent, Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, rejected the published results completely. He accused authorities of ballot stuffing and military interference during the voting process. Kyagulanyi also condemned the reported killing of citizens protesting the election's conduct.
The declared outcome gives Museveni's party a comfortable majority of the total votes cast. This extends his rule, which began after a guerrilla war decades ago. Constitutional term and age limits established later were altered through subsequent political developments.
The election occurred amid a nationwide internet shutdown, restricting communications and reporting. Connectivity has only partially returned since polls closed, with social media still limited.
