"Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni cast his vote on Thursday in Rwakitura, marking the start of his bid for a seventh term in office, which would extend a rule that began nearly four decades ago. Footage shows Museveni arriving at the polling station under heavy security, waiting in line alongside other candidates before casting his ballot. Preliminary election results are expected to begin emerging within the next 48 hours, according to officials. Earlier in the day, Ugandan authorities imposed a nationwide internet shutdown, saying the measure was intended to 'prevent the spread of misinformation' and to 'curb incitement to violence' during the electoral process. Museveni, 81, has been in power since 1986 and is campaigning on a platform of protecting past achievements and maintaining stability. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, a singer-turned-politician aged 43, has emerged as the leading opposition figure, drawing strong support from younger voters calling for political change."