President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received congratulatory messages from both Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto following his re-election as President of the Republic of Uganda.
In his message, President Kagame said: “I congratulate President Museveni on his re-election and extend my best wishes to the people of Uganda. I look forward to continued strong and productive cooperation between our two countries.” 
Similarly, President Ruto conveyed his congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of Kenya, stating: “I wish to congratulate President Museveni and the people of Uganda on the successful conduct of the elections. We value the deep fraternal ties between our countries and look forward to working together to advance our shared socio-economic priorities.”
Museveni was formally declared the winner of the January 15 presidential election by Uganda’s Electoral Commission on the night of January 17, 2026.
According to the official results, he secured 71.65 per cent of the valid votes, defeating opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who received 24.72 per cent of the vote.
The veteran leader, now 81 years old, will serve a seventh term, extending his tenure to 40 years in power since first assuming office in 1986.
President Museveni and his Wife Janet after after victory for the next 5-year term
The Electoral Commission said Museveni’s majority exceeded the constitutional threshold required for victory, despite some tensions and criticisms raised by observers about the conduct of the election.
Both Kagame and Ruto emphasised the importance of regional collaboration. Kagame added, “Rwanda remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties with Uganda.” Ruto also wished Museveni success, saying, “I wish you good fortune as you embark on your new term in office.”
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