Tag Archives: swearing in

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The eve of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony was marked by a brief blend of technological spectacle and delays as a drone show delivered a “thank you” message across parts of Kampala. The National Resistance Movement Secretariat had heavily promoted the event, dubbed the …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Civil society leaders, activists, and opinion leaders in the Sebei sub-region have called on President Yoweri Museveni to use his upcoming swearing-in address to respond to growing public concerns over the rising cost of living, unemployment, land disputes, and shrinking civic space. The leaders say many …

  COMMENT | CAROLYNE MUYAMA |  Forty years ago, Kampala was a very different place, quieter and more fearful than lively. Shaped more by fear than by business. Walking the streets in 1985 was dangerous, with the risk of being shot or kidnapped. The black market, known as “Magendo”, was essential …

  As Museveni takes the oath for his seventh term, let’s reflect on his achievements over the past six terms.   COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | On May 12, 2026, Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office for a seventh time as president of Uganda. Statistics show that 75% …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | With the 11th Parliament nearing its end, MPS are in a race to complete critical budget and legal business. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among confirmed, MPS are working against strict constitutional and procedural timelines to process budget-related bills before the next Parliament takes effect. The swearing-in of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s 11th Parliament approaches its April 24 dissolution, legislators are urging extended sittings to pass the national budget and clear a pile of pending bills before the end of their term. Newly elected MPs are expected to be sworn in between May 13 …

  Nairobi, Kenya  | THE STAR KENYA | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has told Kenyans not to involve him in their internal affairs. This came after Kenyans gathered at Kasarani started chanting ‘Toboa’ when he said Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had talked about challenges of leadership in African countries. As …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | History could be repeating itself in Kenya if veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga goes ahead with a threat to swear himself. Four years ago, Odinga was sworn in by lawyer Miguna Miguna after they disputed the results of the 2017 elections, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seventeen newly appointed ministers have failed to take the oath of office at Kololo Independence Grounds. Some of the ministers failed to appear because they are contacts of COVID-19 victims and are in self-isolation, others are undergoing treatment while others have lost relatives among other …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The swearing-in of the city Lord Mayor, division mayors and division councillors was suspended after a councillor turned up chained. The National Unity Platform-NUP councillor elect for Kampala Central Moses Kataabu took to the podium to take the oath with both his hands chained and wearing …