<p>Ugandans will vote on January 14 in a presidential election that pits long-ruling incumbent Yoweri Museveni against ten rivals, including a young pop star who is emerging as the strongest challenger.</p>.<p>The Electoral Commission announced the election date in a statement issued late on Wednesday. Polling to elect lawmakers to parliament will be conducted at the same time.</p>.<p>In power since 1986, the 76-year-old Museveni is often referred to as "Jajja", meaning "Grandfather". And the biggest threat to Africa's third longest-ruling president keeping his authoritarian grip on the East African nation is expected to come from pop star Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known by his music moniker Bobi Wine.</p>.<p>Wine, 38, has accused the government of using security forces to spoil his campaign, by breaking up rallies and beating and detaining supporters.</p>.<p>Moments after Wine's nomination on Tuesday, police and military personnel broke the windows of his vehicle to forcibly remove him and take him home in a police van, in order to prevent the opposition candidate from moving with his supporters.</p>.<p>Security personnel then used tear gas and live rounds to disperse supporters outside Wine's residence, injuring at least 15 people while dozens were detained.</p>.<p>Wine was released later on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Ugandans will vote on January 14 in a presidential election that pits long-ruling incumbent Yoweri Museveni against ten rivals, including a young pop star who is emerging as the strongest challenger.</p>.<p>The Electoral Commission announced the election date in a statement issued late on Wednesday. Polling to elect lawmakers to parliament will be conducted at the same time.</p>.<p>In power since 1986, the 76-year-old Museveni is often referred to as "Jajja", meaning "Grandfather". And the biggest threat to Africa's third longest-ruling president keeping his authoritarian grip on the East African nation is expected to come from pop star Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known by his music moniker Bobi Wine.</p>.<p>Wine, 38, has accused the government of using security forces to spoil his campaign, by breaking up rallies and beating and detaining supporters.</p>.<p>Moments after Wine's nomination on Tuesday, police and military personnel broke the windows of his vehicle to forcibly remove him and take him home in a police van, in order to prevent the opposition candidate from moving with his supporters.</p>.<p>Security personnel then used tear gas and live rounds to disperse supporters outside Wine's residence, injuring at least 15 people while dozens were detained.</p>.<p>Wine was released later on Tuesday.</p>