After nearly 100 hours, the internet has been restored in Uganda. Amid the election process, a couple of things happened in the East African country, and we take a few picks in this piece:Museveni declared president for 7th term in powerH.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who has held office since 1986, was declared the winner of the 2026 presidential elections in Uganda – his seventh election triumph and is set to undertake a new term in office until 2031.He maintained a steady lead through the polls until today, when the Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama-led Electoral Commission declared him the winner of the 2026 presidential elections with a percentage of 71.65% (7.9m votes).President Museveni declared winner of 2026 Uganda elections with 71.65% voteUganda schools reopening delayed for safety during elections, new date announcedThe Ministry of Education and Sports pushed the date for schools reopening for the first term of 2026 from 2nd February to 10th February. According to the ministry, the delay is intended to ensure the safety of students amid the ongoing general election process.Uganda schools reopening delayed for safety during elections, new date announcedBobi Wine reveals escape from raid on his home, rejects preliminary election resultsBobi Wine, via Facebook, revealed on Saturday morning that his home was raided by police and military on Friday night. He noted that the power and some CCTV cameras at his home in Magere were interrupted, and helicopters were hovering above the house.He continues to reject the results of the elections that have so far been released, highlighting election malpractices.Bobi Wine reveals escape from raid on his home, rejects preliminary election resultsUgandan singer Joshua Baraka receives MOBO Awards 2026 nominationPopular Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka was nominated for the 2026 MOBO Awards in the Best African Music Act category. He is nominated with several top African music giants.MOBO Awards 2026: Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka receives nominationUS suspends immigrant visas for Uganda and 74 other countriesIn a statement released by the American State Department, Uganda was listed among 75 countries suspended from obtaining immigrant visas from the United States.The indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries was announced on Wednesday, 14th January 2026, by President Donald Trump’s administration.US suspends immigrant visas for Uganda and 74 other countriesThe post While You Were Away: Top 5 Story Picks From When The Internet Was Shutdown appeared first on MBU.