Yoweri Museveni, the 81-year-old leader of Uganda, has been officially sworn in for his seventh term as President of the country. The inauguration ceremony took place today, May 12, 2026, at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, following his victory in the January 2026 presidential elections.
Electoral Victory
According to official results, Museveni secured 71.65 percent of the vote, defeating his main challenger, 43-year-old Bobi Wine, who garnered 24.72 percent of the vote. This decisive win paved the way for Museveni to take the oath of office for another five-year term, extending his tenure as one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
Longstanding Leadership
Museveni, born in 1944 in the Mbarara district of Uganda, has served as president since 1986. He studied political science at the University of Dar es Salaam, where he founded the University Students' African Revolutionary Front. His continued leadership marks nearly four decades in power.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by dignitaries and supporters, underscoring Museveni's enduring political influence in Uganda and the broader East African region.
