Early results show Museveni in lead in Uganda election
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Live blog: Museveni widens lead margin as Bobi Wine trails
Ugandans went to the polls on January 15 to vote for their next president, with the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni still seeking another term. The Kenya Times will continue to provide updates as official results steadily trickle in.
Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced on Friday, while the party of his main challenger, Bobi Wine, said its leader was under effective house arrest.
Technical failures at polling places have caused disruptions, and the opposition has warned of government vote rigging amid an internet blackout.
The government has barred live broadcasts of riots and “unlawful processions” as President Yoweri Museveni seeks another term.
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Censorship concerns rise as Uganda blocks live coverage of election protests
Uganda's government said on Monday it was banning live broadcasts of riots, 'unlawful processions' and other violent incidents ahead of an election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year
Ugandan authorities have announced a prohibition on the live broadcast and streaming of riots, illegal demonstrations and other violent incidents, as the