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Elections have become tough challenges for East African countries

Uganda elections

Supporters of Uganda's President and leader of the ruling National Resistance Movement party, Yoweri Museveni, celebrate before the announcement of the final presidential results following the general election in Kampala, Uganda, January 17, 2026.


Photo credit: Thomas Mukoya | Reuters

Poll challenges • Though elections epitomise true democracy, they have become tough challenges for the East African countries, says Alnashir D. Walji. “In Tanzania and Uganda, where incumbents were re-elected, there were claims of vote rigging. They should now work hard to boost their economies. They need peace and tranquillity, not turmoil.” His contact is [email protected].

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