Uganda is facing a serious situation after its recent presidential election on January 15, 2026. Uganda’s army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said that at least 30 people who support the opposition were killed and around 2,000 were arrested. Many of these people belonged to the main opposition group called the National Unity Platform (NUP).
The army chief, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni, spoke about this on social media. He described some opposition supporters as “terrorists” and said security forces were trying to find more people connected to the opposition.
President Museveni, who is 81 years old, has been in charge of Uganda for nearly 40 years and was declared the winner of the election. Officials said he won with about 72% of the vote, while Bobi Wine, the leader of the opposition, got about 25%. The election happened during an internet blackout, and this caused confusion and worry for many people.
Bobi Wine, a former musician whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has rejected the election result. He said the elections was not fair and problems like fake votes. Wine said the election result was fake and that he does not accept it. He went into hiding after security forces came to his home.
People who support Wine say that many people who were arrested are being kept in jail without any reason. Some opposition leaders and activists are worried that people are being taken from their homes and kept in unknown places that are not official jails. Some reports also say people were tortured, but these reports have not been verified.
One important person in the opposition, Muwanga Kivumbi, who is a lawmaker and deputy leader of the NUP, was also arrested after the election. Supporters in his area in central Uganda said several campaign workers were killed when security forces entered the area. Kivumbi asked for an fair investigation on deaths and said he planned to take legal action.
Human rights groups and observers from Africa and other parts of the world have criticized the government’s actions. They say the arrests and killings raise serious human rights concerns, especially because many of the arrested people are not being treated according to law. Some groups also criticized the internet blackout and restrictions on communication that happened during the election.
The United Nations Secretary‑General, António Guterres, showed worry about the situation in Uganda. He asked all sides to stay calm, respect the law, and protect people’s rights during this difficult period.
Many citizens are worried about the happening situation in their country. Some say that the actions taken after the election could make people scared to speak up or take part in politics. Others worry that the violations and heavy security presence could make life harder for ordinary citizens who are not connected to these issues.
The crackdown on opposition supporters has also made people question what will happen next. Many people worry that the situation could get worse, while others are calling for peaceful discussions and investigations to make sure everyone’s rights are protected.
This crisis comes at a time when Uganda is already facing many challenges, including debates on elections result, how power is transferred, and how citizens can safely express their views without fear of violence.
People from all over the world are watching Uganda’s election and ongoing situations. Many hope that things will stay peaceful and everyone in Uganda is safe and treated fairly.
