Incumbent President Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda election count

"President Yoweri Museveni was reported to hold a commanding lead as officials conducted a vote count in Uganda's elections. Based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations, Uganda's Electoral Commission reported on Friday that the longstanding ruler of the Central African nation had taken 76.25 percent of the vote. list of 3 itemsend of list Meanwhile, Museveni's main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, had gained just 19.85 percent, and was under house arrest, according to his party, as reports of violence began to emerge."

"Museveni, who has held office since 1986, told reporters after casting his ballot on Thursday, that he expected to win with 80 percent of the vote if there's no cheating. Victory would hand the former rebel leader a seventh term in office. Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has alleged massive fraud during the election, which was held under an internet blackout, provoking criticism from international institutions."

President Yoweri Museveni led early vote tallies with 76.25 percent based on counts from nearly half of polling stations. Opponent Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, trailed at 19.85 percent and was reportedly placed under house arrest by military and police, according to his party, while authorities denied knowledge. Museveni, in power since 1986, said he expected an around 80 percent win if no cheating occurred, which would give him a seventh term. The election occurred under an internet blackout amid reports of repression, campaign disruptions, security force use of tear gas and bullets, at least one death, arrests, and polling delays.

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