Uganda's Electoral Commission has finalized preparations for Thursday's presidential vote, with over 50,000 polling stations equipped and operational nationwide. Julius Mucunguzi, commission spokesperson, confirmed to KhabarAsia.com that biometric verification systems and ballot materials are being deployed to remote areas, stating: "We've ensured every polling station meets constitutional requirements for free and fair elections."
Campaign banners still adorn streets across urban and rural areas, though official rallies concluded this week. Many voters expressed hopes for improved economic conditions and infrastructure development, regardless of the outcome.
President Yoweri Museveni, seeking a seventh term since 1986, highlighted economic ambitions in his final campaign push: "With oil production commencing this year, we project double-digit GDP growth – a transformative moment for Uganda." His platform emphasizes maintaining security and attracting foreign investment.
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) countered: "This election represents our collective demand for accountable leadership. The people's power must prevail over stagnation." The 44-year-old musician-turned-politician has mobilized youth voters through digital platforms despite facing multiple campaign restrictions.
Security forces have been deployed nationwide following reports of localized tensions. Electoral authorities urge citizens to participate peacefully, with final results expected within 48 hours of polls closing. International observers from the African Union and East African Community are monitoring the process.
