May 12 Ceremony to Usher in Museveni's 7th Term in Uganda

The government has unveiled the full programme for President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in May 12, 2026, following his victory in the January 15 presidential elections. Alan Kasujja, Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, confirmed that the ceremony will take place at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds under the theme: Protecting the Gains, Making a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status. Museveni secured re-election after obtaining 7,946,772 votes, representing 71.65% of the total valid votes cast. His closest rival, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the musician and opposition leader better known as Bobi Wine, had 24.72%, and fled the country after threats. Museveni, 82, has led Uganda since seizing power through an armed rebellion in January 1986. Uganda: Govt