Ugandan opponent Bobi Wine receives threats from President Museveni's son

Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), often wears a bulletproof jacket at his campaign rallies, like here in Kampala, Uganda, on 12 January, 2026. REUTERS - Abubaker Lubowa

Uganda's army chief, who is also the son of long-serving president Yoweri Museveni, said he wants opposition leader Bobi Wine dead, days after Wine claimed he had been forced into hiding. Wine already survived many attacks on his life since entering politics.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's comments come after his father, President Yoweri Museveni won an seventh term following general elections on Thursday that was widely criticised by poll observers and rights groups.