A Fair Election or More Electoral Violence?
Long queues in Kampala Thursday morning where Ugandans began to cast their ballots in the presidential and parliamentary elections — as they contended with a half-hour delay at polling stations.
A heavy military and police presence was also around the capital city as well as a continued internet blackout which began the evening before.
All this amid a tense political climate as President Yoweri Museveni — in power since 1986 after helping oust Idi Amin, seeks a contested 6th term in office.
Unlikely Contender to Lead Uganda?
Although singer turned politician Bobi Wine, 38 — the strongest out of the 10 opposition candidates, seems to have the unofficial popular vote amongst the youth.