Yoweri Museveni was sworn in as president on 29 January 1986. "This is not a mere change of guard, it is a fundamental change," said Museveni, after a ceremony conducted by British-born chief justice Peter Allen. Speaking to crowds of thousands outside the Ugandan parliament, the new president promised a return to democracy: "The people of Africa, the people of Uganda, are entitled to a democratic government. It is not a favour from any regime. The sovereign people must be the public, not the go

January 29, 1986, Yoweri Museveni takes the oath as the new President of Uganda, after nearly a year of uncertainty and bloodshed. a promise of a more stable future. REBEL SWORN IN AS UGANDA PRESIDENT By Sheila Rule, Special To the New York Times Jan. 30, 1986 Yoweri Museveni, whose National Resistance Army descended on this battered capital city last week and overthrew the military Government of Gen. Tito Okello, was sworn in today as the new President of Uganda. The ceremony, witnessed by thou

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Elections Commission confirms President Yoweri Museveni as the winner of disputed elections. BY BONGIWE DLAMINI Swaziland News,17th January 2026 MBABANE:The Electoral Commission of Uganda has confirmed President Yoweri Museveni as the winner of the disputed elections, SkyNews reported. The Commission announced Museveni who has been in power for forty (40) as the winner during a press conference on Saturday. http://www.swazilandnews.co.za/fundza.php?nguyiphi=11134 | Swaziland News

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who switched-off internet ahead of elections says he is protecting the gains, CNN reports. BY BONGIWE DLAMINI Swaziland News,16th January 2026 MBABANE:Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who switched-off the internet before the elections this week, said he is protecting the gains. Larry Madowo, a CNN Correspondent reported on Friday evening that “Museveni is leading in the Presidential elections”. http://www.swazilandnews.co.za/fundza.php?nguyiphi=11126 | Swazilan