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General elections are due in 2026 but appear to be surrounded by significant suppression of the Opposition which is a major concern. The economy continues to perform well and the country is expected to have first oil exports in 2026.
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Uganda will hold elections in early 2026 and while it is not yet clear if President Museveni will vie for another term, there is a marked increase in suppression of the Opposition who are questioning whether the elections can be free and fair. The economy is growing rapidly and expected to see double digit growth by Financial Year 2027 with the oil sector opening up.
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Uganda will go to the polls next year and at the moment it seems that President Museveni will vie again. However, the arrest and charges of treason against the Opposition Leader are a concern. The economy is growing on the back of the oil and gas sector.
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Uncertainty in the political environment with the Presidential Elections in 2026 are possible. The economy is growing but it remains to be seen what the trickle-down effect will be for the population.
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The arrest of an Opposition Leader and jailing of social media creators does not bode well for freedom of speech in Uganda. Given that an election is due in 2026, this type of activity may well increase. The economy is performing well and considerable progress is being made in the oil and gas sector.
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Succession for President Museveni appears to have been thrown in the air with the announcement by his son that he will not stand for the Presidency in the next election. It seems clear that President Museveni will vie for a seventh term. The economy is performing well with future growth expected at 7%; inflation and the currency remain stable.
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The Ugandan Opposition is again seeing oppression from the security forces in the country which does not bode well in the lead up to the 2026 elections. The economy is steady with signs that it will grow.
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No change on the political front. Uganda’s Gen Z took to the streets on 23rd July and were met by the full force of the police; President Museveni had warned against it. The economy seems to be on a growth trajectory.
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No change in the political scene but a number of senior officials have been accused of corruption and sanctioned by both the UK and the US tarnishing the country’s image. Economically Uganda is performing well and has the lowest level of inflation in the region with a largely stable currency.
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