Museveni Sworn In for Another Five-Year Term as Uganda President - May 2026

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been officially sworn in for a new term as President of Uganda, marking the beginning of his latest tenure leading the East African nation. The inauguration ceremony represents the continuation of his long-standing leadership in the region. This comes as neighboring Kenya is also navigating its own political landscape, including preparations for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election scheduled for tomorrow with security measures heavily emphasized. Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is seeking a substantial budget of 74.8 billion shillings to facilitate the upcoming General Election in 2027.