Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine's party said on Sunday that it was preparing to challenge President Yoweri Museveni's election win. They also condemned what it called the house arrest of Wine, as news emerged of two people killed in protests over the result. Protests broke out on Saturday after results from Thursday's election were announced in two areas, Luwero district north of Kampala and Masaka to the southwest. Uganda’s top TV station reported on Sunday that security had killed two people. On Saturday the electoral commission declared Museveni the winner of Thursday's vote, with final counts showing the president won 59% of votes to Wine's 35%. Announcing the results, the commission congratulated Ugandans ona peaceful and successful process.
To assist us with:
• Frederic Musisi,
Journalist under the National Media Group
• Michael Arereng,
Former Channel Africa executive producer
