Uganda’s Museveni inspects troops from armoured cabin during 7th term inauguration
Yoweri Museveni has been inaugurated for a seventh term as President of Uganda at a ceremony held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday.
Footage by Viory from the event showed Museveni riding in a glass-enclosed armoured motorcade amid heavy security and military displays. He was seen waving to crowds and inspecting troops before the Ugandan flag was hoisted.
During the ceremony, Museveni also performed a traditional warrior gesture with a ceremonial sword and shield.
Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, was declared winner of the January 2026 presidential election with 71.65% of the vote. His latest term will run from 2026 to 2031.
The election was held amid a nationwide internet blackout, which the government said was intended to limit misinformation. The opposition, however, accused authorities of using the shutdown to conceal alleged electoral fraud.
Technical failures also disrupted voting, forcing officials to rely on manual registers. Museveni accused the opposition of orchestrating the disruptions in an attempt to manipulate the vote.
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