Uganda elections initial results show incumbent Museveni with 65% of vote
By AFP
15 January 2021 |
1:15 pm
Early results of Uganda's presidential elections indicate a victory for incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who has won 65% of votes counted so far. Counting is still ongoing and full results are expected by the afternoon of Saturday 16 January 2021.
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