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Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni nominated to run for 6th term
Uganda’s long standing President, Yoweri Museveni has been nominated as the candidate by his party NRM to run for his 6th term in the upcoming January 2021 presidential elections. So what does this mean for the country’s economy? Kenneth Agutamba, Analyst & Chief Strategist, Impact Communication Strategies joins CNBC Africa for more.
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:07:59 GMT
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- President Museveni nominated for sixth term by party NRM, maintaining status quo in Ugandan politics
- COVID-19 restrictions transform electoral campaigns into 'scientific' digital engagements, limiting outreach to rural voters
- Commercialization of politics leads to influx of illicit political money, causing short-term inflation and market distortions
Uganda's long-standing President, Yoweri Museveni, has been nominated as the candidate by his party NRM to run for his sixth term in the upcoming January 2021 presidential elections. This nomination marks a significant moment in the country's political landscape, raising questions about the impact on the economy and the electoral process amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. President Museveni's long tenure in power since 1986 has shaped Uganda's political and economic environment, with promises of more wealth distribution coming to the forefront. With the electoral campaigns set to be conducted in a 'scientific' manner due to restrictions on physical rallies, candidates are forced to innovate and adapt to new ways of engaging with voters, particularly in rural areas where access to digital platforms is limited. The commercialization of Ugandan politics and the influx of illicit political money also pose challenges to the economy, leading to inflation movements and market distortions in the short term. Analysts anticipate a period of economic stabilization post-election, as the country transitions into a new government and policy landscape.
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