# President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

President Museveni has broken ground on the USD 72 million Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District. Funded by the UAE's Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, the mega-project features a 3.6km runway and aims to transform the Karamoja sub-region into a high-traffic hub for global tourism and trade.

President Yoweri Museveni has used the State of the Nation Address 2026 to order all non-performing public officials out of leadership. Speaking at Kololo, the President stated that the current political term enforces a zero-tolerance policy for corruption and complacency to transition Uganda into a fully monetized economy.

President Yoweri Museveni will deliver his first State of the Nation Address of the new term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds today at 2:00 p.m. Attendance remains strictly restricted to lawmakers and key staff due to preventive Ebola health protocols, with the address broadcasting live across television, radio, and digital media.

President Museveni has named lawyer Siraji Musa Ali as the new Minister of State for Works in his latest cabinet reshuffle. The appointment marks a shift as his father, veteran statesman Gen. Moses Ali, retires from his long-held cabinet role to focus on his parliamentary seat.

President Museveni has launched the 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo at Munyonyo, promising flexible visa arrangements to boost travel arrivals. The President also downplayed Ebola fears, assuring the global travel industry that the economy remains open and safe.

President Museveni has held talks with former South African President Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero over multi-million dollar investments. The discussions focused on expanding Uganda's energy generation, railway networks, and mineral processing to boost manufacturing.

President Museveni has promised infrastructure support to Terra Industrial Development Company's new iron ore processing factory in Ntungamo. The plant produces 93 percent pure pig iron, advancing Uganda's ban on raw mineral exports and boosting local manufacturing.

President Museveni has met with special envoys from China and Turkmenistan at State House Entebbe. The talks focused on China's zero-tariff trade offer to Uganda and new diplomatic partnerships with Turkmenistan to drive regional and international cooperation.

President Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice and Agnes Alum as Chief Registrar. The nominations have been sent to Parliament for approval to finalize the judicial leadership changes.

President Museveni and Mozambique's President Daniel Francisco Chapo have held talks at State House Entebbe to strengthen security and regional ties. The leaders honored the historic "Montepuez Group" and discussed future military cooperation to bolster African stability.

President Yoweri Museveni and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have held talks at State House Entebbe focused on trade, renewable energy, and fish farming. The leaders emphasized the need for industrialization and African-led dialogue to ensure regional peace and economic transformation.

President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a new five-year term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Guided by Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the President received the instruments of power in a ceremony attended by several African heads of state and international dignitaries.

President Museveni and DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi have signed new agreements on trade, security, and infrastructure at State House Entebbe. The leaders met ahead of a State Dinner at Munyonyo and Tuesday's presidential inauguration at Kololo.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Senior Bureau Official Nick Checker to represent him at President Museveni’s inauguration. During their meeting at State House, Museveni called for an end to raw material exports, urging for African value addition to boost GDP and job creation.

Presidents Salva Kiir of South Sudan and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia have arrived at State House Entebbe for the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni. The high-profile arrivals underscore regional cooperation ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at Kololo on May 12.

President Museveni hosted a farewell luncheon at State House, Entebbe, to thank his outgoing cabinet for securing Uganda's middle-income status. The President emphasized integrity and accountability as he bid farewell to the team following their final meeting.