Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in for a new five-year term as president after winning the January 2026 presidential election.
The swearing-in ceremony took place in the capital Kampala, where Museveni began his seventh term, which ends in May 2031. Museveni has been in power for more than 40 years Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been Uganda’s longest-serving leader, having seized power in 1986 after a bloody coup led by his National Resistance Army (NRA).
He has since led Uganda through successive elections, most recently as the candidate of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
He won the election with over 70% of the vote
The elections held on January 15, 2026, the Uganda Electoral Commission announced that Museveni had won with 71.6% of the vote of the total Ugandans
Museveni was facing eight different candidates, namely Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who represented the National Unity Platform (NUP), and Nathan Nandala Mafabi of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
Opposition parties again criticized the election
Despite Museveni’s re-election, the opposition continued to criticize the election process, alleging that there were acts of harassment against the opposition and that all candidates were not given equal opportunities.
However, the Ugandan government continued to insist that the election was free and fair.
Questions continue to be raised about his rule over his years in power; Museveni has been praised for his role in improving security and developing infrastructure in Uganda. But some analysts say his long tenure in power continues to raise questions about democracy, political freedoms and the transfer of power in Uganda. In his new term, Museveni is expected to continue his economic development programs, develop the youth and address security challenges in the East African region.
Yoweri Museveni was born in 1944, Mbarara district, in Uganda. He is a representative and former rebel leader who has served as president of Uganda since 1986. Even if he has been praised for modifying political stability and peace and promoting economic growth during his presidency, he has also been criticized for government corruption, an increasing intolerance of dissent, and his refusal to abandon power. He was most recently reelected in the election held on January 15, 2026
The following is the list of presidents who rules Uganda from its independence until the current president took over.
• Sir Edward Mutesa II (1963–1966): He has been the first president of Uganda from independence.
• Milton Obote (1966–1971): Served as both Prime Minister and President before being overthrown.
• Idi Amin Dada (1971–1979): Military Head of State and Life President.
• Yusufu Kironde Lule (April–June 1979): Served briefly following the fall of Idi Amin.
• Godfrey Lukwonga Binaisa (1979–1980): Served as president during the transitional UNLF government.
• Paulo Muwanga (May 1980):The president who Led a brief presidential commission in Uganda.
• Milton Obote (1980–1985): Returned to power for a second term.
• Bazilio Olara Okello (July 1985): Led a brief military coup in a difficult time.
• Tito Okello Lutwa (July 1985–January 1986): Chairman of the Military Council who preceded Museveni
• This is a good proof that from Uganda took independence, Museveni is the most famous who achieved sustaining the stability of Uganda. From 1986 until now. This means forty years at presidency.
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