President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially been sworn in for his seventh term as President of the Republic of Uganda at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds
This new election will extend his uninterrupted stay in power to 45 years since capturing leadership in 1986 after a five year guerrilla war.
Chief Justice Flavian Zeija,administered the presidential oath before thousands of dignitaries, diplomats, security officials, religious leaders and supporters during the inauguration ceremony.
Shortly after taking an oath Museveni pledged to protect and defend Uganda’s Constitution while promising to intensify the fight against corruption, strengthen security and continue pursuing economic transformation.
“I, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, swear in the name of the Almighty God that I shall faithfully execute the functions of the President of the republic of Uganda,” Museveni declared..
This years edition the swearing in ceremony featured military drills, cultural showcases and the attendance of regional leaders as Museveni officially commenced another five-year mandate, from 2026 to 2031.
Musevenis Leaderhip Historical
Armed with National Resistance Army (NRA) Museveni captured power in 1986, promised Ugandans a new era built on democracy, discipline, national unity, economic recovery and elimination of corruption.
To date NRM regime is created for restoring stability, reviving the economy and rebuilding state institutions after years of turmoil.
Over the years, NRM government has established numerous institutions to combat corruption, introduced reforms such as electronic payroll systems, wealth declaration requirements, procurement monitoring and anti-corruption hotlines and Parish Development Model as strategies aimed at empowering the citizens get out of poverty.
