- 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni has officially begun his seventh consecutive term as President of Uganda, extending a presidency that began in 1986.
- Museveni was declared the winner with over 70% of the vote, but main challenger Bobi Wine has rejected the results as “fake,” alleging widespread fraud and irregularities.
- Several African heads of state, including Samia Suluhu Hassan (Tanzania) and Félix Tshisekedi (DRC), attended the inauguration at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.
Yoweri Museveni took the oath of office on Tuesday, cementing his status as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremony was held under a heavy security presence, with armored vehicles patrolling the streets of Kampala following a tense election cycle.
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Museveni, who first rose to power as a rebel commander nearly 40 years ago, is now set to lead the East African nation until 2031.
Despite the official results, the political atmosphere remains charged as the opposition continues to question the legitimacy of the mandate.
The election’s aftermath has been marked by significant domestic and international friction.
Bobi Wine, the 44-year-old pop star turned politician, reportedly fled the country following the polls, citing threats to his life by the regime.
Meanwhile, long-term opposition figure Kizza Besigye remains in detention, facing charges in a military court.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have raised alarms over post-election violence, alleging that security forces were responsible for the deaths of at least 16 unarmed citizens during January unrest.
As Museveni begins this new five-year term, political analysts are closely watching his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Currently serving as the military chief, Kainerugaba is widely viewed as the heir apparent, though his controversial public statements have drawn criticism from rights groups.
With a population that is among the youngest in the world, most of whom have known no other leader, the question of succession and the impact of the newly passed “Sovereignty Bill” on foreign-funded NGOs remain central to Uganda’s political future.
