Renowned musician challenges president Museveni in Uganda presidential election

38 year Robert Kyagulanyi is challenging one of Africa’s longest serving leaders Yoweri Museveni in Uganda’s hotly contested election.

Robert Kyagulanyi, known by his stage name Bobi Wine, says he represents the country’s younger generation, while Yoweri Museveni, says he is standing for stability.

The US ambassador to Uganda Natalie Brown said in a statement that without observers, the presidential and parliamentary elections would lack accountability, transparency and confidence.

She added that numerous Ugandans had also not received their observer accreditation yet.

Meanwhile, Ugandan police say they will deploy officers on rooftops of the capital Kampala on Election Day, while armoured vehicles have started patrolling the streets.

Polls were due to open at 07:00 local time but voting was delayed in several areas with results not expected before Saturday.

President Museveni is seeking his sixth elected term in office after 35 years in power.