First Lady and Education Minister Janet Museveni has thanked Ugandans for their prayers and support after recovering from an illness that kept her in poor health for nearly three months.
In a message posted on X on Thursday, Ms Museveni said her improving health was a testament to God’s power and faithfulness.
“It’s me, Janet Museveni. It is a confirmation that the God I talk about is a living God. He is not a myth, He lives,” she wrote.
She expressed gratitude to President Museveni, family members and Ugandans who publicly and privately prayed for her recovery.
“I must therefore thank Uganda, beginning with Mzee, who has prayed with the whole nation. I praise God for leading us to know Him. Thank you all for coming out publicly to pray for me,” she said.
“Thank you for all those continuous prayers and also for the kind birthday wishes. Thank you for letting me know just how much I am loved.”
Her remarks came a day after President Museveni revealed details of her illness while celebrating her birthday.
In a message shared on Wednesday, the President said the First Lady fell seriously ill on March 21, but credited God and medical professionals for saving her life.
“Three months ago, on March 21, 2026, Satan launched an attack on the life of Maama. However, Satan miscalculated,” President Museveni wrote.
He noted that March 21 holds special significance in the history of the National Resistance Movement, recalling that it was on the same date in 1979 that anti-Amin forces repulsed a counterattack by Idi Amin’s troops at Rugaando, near Mbarara.
“God, using good doctors, saved Maama’s life and she is now recovering well,” the President said.
Mr Museveni also paid tribute to his wife for her contribution to the family, government and society over the years.
He praised her role in raising their children during the 1981-1986 liberation struggle, when he was in the bush and she was living in exile.
The President further highlighted her work through the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), her contribution to National Resistance Movement politics in Ntungamo District and her involvement in religious activities.
“Maama has done great things in the family, especially caring for the children during the second phase of the Resistance between 1981 and 1986 when she was alone in exile and I was in the bush,” he said.
The First Lady’s revelation about her illness was the first public confirmation of the health challenge she has faced in recent months.
Her message attracted thousands of responses from Ugandans, religious leaders, politicians and well-wishers who wished her continued recovery and good health.
The 77-year-old has served as Minister of Education and Sports since 2016 and remains one of the country’s most influential public figures.
