Museveni declared winner, extends four-decade rule in Uganda Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, extending his rule to nearly 40 years in power. The announcement was made by the Uganda Electoral Commission, chaired by Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, which said Museveni secured a clear majority of the votes cast to win a fresh term in office. The victory marks Museveni’s seventh term since he first assumed power in 1986. READ ALSO: Uganda orders nationwide internet shutdown ahead of general election According to the...