81-year-old Museveni sworn in for seventh term as Uganda’s President

Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for his seventh term as President of Uganda. 

His swearing in ceremony held today, May 12, 2026, at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, following his victory in the January 2026 elections. 

Recall Museveni won with 71.65 percent of the vote, defeating his main challenger, 43-year-old Bobi Wine, who received 24.72 percent of the vote, according to the official results. 

The 81-year-old leader took his oath for another five-year term, continuing his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. 
 

Museveni, born 1944 in Mbarra district area of Uganda has served as president since 1986. 

He studied political science from the University of Dar es Salaam where he initiated the University Students’ African Revolutionary Front.