Uganda’s presidential election kicked off on Thursday, shadowed by an internet shutdown criticized as undemocratic. This comes as President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, faces multiple opponents in a bid for reelection.
Voter turnout has been significant with numerous reports of delays as people waited in long lines, with polling stations opening later than scheduled due to logistical issues.
Among the contenders is Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, a musician turned politician who has garnered attention with his calls for political reform in a country of 45 million, boasting 21.6 million registered voters.
(With inputs from agencies.)