President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for his seventh five-year term on May 12, 2026, during a ceremony held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event featured a military parade and a drone show that displayed Museveni's image over Lake Victoria, attended by various regional leaders and foreign dignitaries, including South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and representatives from the United States. Museveni won the January 15, 2026, presidential election with approximately 71.65% of the vote, despite facing allegations of electoral irregularities and opposition crackdowns. In his inaugural address, he outlined his agenda focused on economic growth, infrastructure development, and regional diplomacy, marking the continuation of his leadership that has spanned over four decades.
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