Main opposition candidate Kizza Besigye, who was arrested multiple times during the lead-up to the election, followed with 35.37%, and former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi came in third with 1.75%. 
Mpinzi wake wa karibu Kizza Besigye, ambaye aliwekwa kizuizini mara kadhaa katika kipindi cha kuelekea kwenye uchaguzi, alijipatia asilimia 35.37, na Waziri Mkuu wa zamani Amama Mbabazi alishika nafasi ya tatu kwa asilimia 1.75.