00:00The Ugandan pop star turned politician Bobi Wine has endured a rough campaign during his second shot at his country's presidency.
00:09According to Wine, about 750 of his supporters have been held by security forces in recent months.
00:16And just hours before casting the ballot, the country is facing an internet blackout.
00:21But Wine is rallying the youthful population to cast a protest vote and unseat long-term President Museveni.
00:28Those of you that can advise others on how to bypass this illegal internet shutdown, please do, because democracy dies in the dark.
00:42And again, we've encouraged you to stay and observe the election because it is within your right.
00:50Whereas Wine is promising improved social services and infrastructure in a new Uganda, incumbent President Museveni is keen on protecting his gains from 40 years in power.
01:01The 81-year-old is facing six other challenges, but he still has trust from some voters.
01:06I'm voting for NRM, consolidating the achievements, protecting the achievements, the peace that we are having in the country.
01:15It must be protected.
01:16I'm supposed to be there for peace. I want peace. I don't want disturbance everywhere.
01:22President Museveni is nearly twice as old as his main challenger, Robert Chagulani.
01:27And with an evident generational gap between him and majority of the population here, Museveni's task on the ballot appears to be steeper.
01:34But he has won the last six elections and remains backed by the state apparatus.
01:41Darren Alan Cheyune, Africa News, Kampala.
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