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Museveni Takes Early Lead In Elections Marred By Violence

January 15 2021

Uganda

Early results from Thursday's election in Uganda have President Yoweri Museveni with a significant lead over his rivals, reports the Daily Monitor (Kampala).

Museveni, 76, who has been in power since 1986, is being challenged by popular singer-turned-activist, Bobi Wine, 38.

As of early Friday, Museveni had won 64 percent of the votes, with about 29 percent of votes tallied. Wine had won about 29 percent, reported Reuters.

Wine has already hinted that he might reject the results due...

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