The 80-year-old leader accepted the nomination at the party’s delegates’ conference in Kampala, thanking members for their continued trust. Museveni, who first took power in 1986 after leading a rebel force, has since removed term limits and age restrictions from the constitution, allowing him to extend his stay in power.

If re-elected, Museveni would edge closer to five decades at the helm of the East African nation. During his speech, he highlighted the NRM’s achievements over the years, crediting the party with economic recovery and stability.

However, critics argue that Museveni’s long rule has eroded democracy and left little room for genuine opposition. Despite the criticism, he remains popular in rural areas where many credit him with bringing peace and security.

Opposition Challenges

Museveni’s main challenger is expected to be Bobi Wine, the 43-year-old musician-turned-politician who ran against him in 2021. Wine lost that election amid accusations of vote rigging and widespread violence.

Wine has already confirmed he will run again in 2026, framing the contest as a protest against what he calls “everything wrong with the government.” But his political activities continue to face heavy restrictions, with rallies often blocked by security forces.

Another long-time rival, Kizza Besigye, remains in jail facing treason charges, which his supporters say are politically motivated.

As Uganda heads into another tense election season, the stage is set for a familiar contest: Museveni relying on his party machine and rural support, and opposition leaders fighting to mobilize under tight state control.

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The outbreak was first reported on January 30 following the death of a male nurse who tested positive for the virus. On Saturday, the health ministry announced the outbreak was over, noting that no new cases had been recorded for 42 consecutive days since the last patient was discharged.

The ministry did not update the final number of cases, but earlier reports in March indicated at least ten infections and two deaths.

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Ebola outbreaks are not uncommon in Uganda, a country with extensive tropical forests that provide a natural habitat for the virus. This latest incident, caused by the Sudan strain of Ebola—which currently has no approved vaccine—marks Uganda’s ninth recorded outbreak since 2000.

The virus spread initially in Kampala, a densely populated city of around four million people that serves as a major transport hub connecting Uganda to neighboring countries including Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

Despite frequent outbreaks, Uganda has built significant expertise in managing Ebola, allowing health authorities to respond quickly and effectively.

Ebola is a severe illness transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissues. Symptoms often include headache, muscle pain, vomiting of blood, and bleeding.

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