What Museveni’s victory in Uganda elections means for EAC
Supporters of incumbent Ugandan Presdent Yoweri Museveni celebrate on the streets of Kampala on January 16, 2021 following his victory in the presidential election.
While the opposition in Uganda raises questions about the integrity of the January 14 elections, the implications of the just concluded polls will be felt across East Africa.
For Kenya, it is not just about trade as Mr Museveni could be a major behind-the-scenes player in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s succession campaigns.
When Kenya’s fifth president is elected in 2022, the victorious candidate will have to deal with a familiar face in the region who has been around for nearly four decades.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni secured a fresh presidential term in the elections held on January 14, amid complaints of electoral fraud by the leading opposition candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine.
