Africa & Middle East · reference
🇺🇬 Uganda
Presidential republic under dominant-party rule
SystemPresidential republic under dominant-party rule
Head of statePresident Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986
Head of governmentPrime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (the presidency holds effective executive power)
LegislatureParliament · a single chamber of more than 500 members including special-interest seats
ElectionsElections are held but the January 2026 vote featured mass arrests of opposition supporters, an internet shutdown and no published tally
Last election2026-01-15 · general election, an official 71.65 percent for Museveni
Next election2031-01 · general election due
Museveni, among the world's longest-tenured rulers, extended four decades in power in an election that Human Rights Watch said was marred by abuses and a US Senate resolution called a hollow exercise, with challenger Bobi Wine's home raided. Term and age limits were removed years ago, and his son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba commands the army while openly discussing succession. Oil production from Lake Albert is due to begin, raising the stakes of continuity.
Live encyclopedic leader and election records · verified 2026-07-02
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