KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) – Ugandans voted Thursday in presidential elections seen as the toughest challenge yet for the country’s long-time president, who faces seven opponents.
The voting has been marred by delays because of the late delivery of voting materials in many places, especially in the capital Kampala.
President Yoweri Museveni faces a strong challenge from Kizza Besigye, who has called Museveni a dictator and told reporters earlier this week that he does not believe voting will be free or fair.
More than 15 million people are registered to vote. Ugandans are also choosing lawmakers.
There were long lines at many polling stations in Kampala, with people complaining loudly about the delays. Some ballot boxes had missing lids, stranding voting officials who frantically made calls.