Votes were being counted in Uganda following presidential and parliamentary elections marred by an internet shutdown and allegations of rigging by opposition candidate Bobi Wine. Wine, a presidential hopeful, claimed "massive ballot-stuffing" was reported across the country in a social media post, though he did not provide evidence. He also alleged that numerous polling agents and supervisors from his National Unity Platform (NUP) party were "abducted" or forced out of polling stations.

The Ugandan authorities have yet to respond to Wine's accusations of electoral fraud or the alleged targeting of his party's representatives.

Voter delays of up to four hours were reported, attributed to malfunctioning biometric machines used for voter verification. Some observers suggested the delays were linked to the nationwide internet outage, as well as shortages of voting materials and late arrival of equipment at some polling stations. These issues led to extended voting hours at some locations. The electoral commission stated that any individual in line by 5:00 PM local time was permitted to vote. The electoral agency had earlier issued an apology for the "technical" issues encountered.

The presidential race pits incumbent Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, against Bobi Wine, a popular musician-turned-politician who has garnered significant support, particularly among younger voters. Museveni's long tenure has been marked by periods of economic growth and stability, but also by accusations of authoritarianism and human rights abuses. Wine's campaign has focused on addressing corruption, unemployment, and inequality.

The outcome of the election is expected to have significant implications for Uganda's political future. The electoral commission is expected to announce the official results in the coming days. The BBC reported from Kampala that long delays frustrated voters in the capital and beyond.