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Elections in Uganda
presidential system
Elections in Uganda: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Yoweri Museveni; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Yoweri Museveni live
Head of state - National Resistance Movement
In office since
29 January 1986
Party
National Resistance Movement
Head of government
Robinah Nabbanja
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
presidential system
Capital
Kampala
Population
47 123 531
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Uganda
Established
1962
Currency
Ugandan shilling
Official language
English
Capital
Kampala
Region
Africa
Area
241,038 km2
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Election history
31 January 2026parliamentary
Ugandan parliamentary election
12 January 2026presidential
Ugandan presidential election
14 January 2021presidential
Ugandan presidential election
14 January 2021parliamentary
Ugandan parliamentary election
18 February 2016presidential
Ugandan presidential election
won: Yoweri Museveni ยท turnout 67.6%
18 February 2016parliamentary
Ugandan general election
18 February 2011parliamentary
Ugandan general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Uganda?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Uganda?
The head of state is Yoweri Museveni (National Resistance Movement).
When was the last election in Uganda?
The most recent was the Ugandan parliamentary election on 31 January 2026.
What type of government does Uganda have?
Uganda is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.