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Elections will be held in 15th January 2026 although the outcome is probably not in doubt. The economy is performing well but more needs to be done to raise productive employment and reduce poverty.
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Uganda will go to the polls in January 2026 with concern being raised about the suppression of the country’s Opposition. The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline is expected to be operational in 2026 and the export of crude oil is projected to see considerable economic growth in 2026 and 2027.
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Tension around suppression of the country’s opposition continues to fester. President Museveni and Opposition Leader Robert Kyagulanyi have been nominated by their respective Parties to vie for President in next year’s election. The economy is showing good growth.
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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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