# President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

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.

During the 2026 Labour Day celebrations, President Museveni announced a government plan to build affordable housing for workers near industrial parks. The initiative aims to reduce living costs and improve the welfare of Uganda's growing manufacturing workforce.

President Museveni has commissioned NAROVAC-ATV1, Uganda’s first locally produced anti-tick vaccine. The breakthrough at Namulonge aims to end the reliance on toxic chemicals and drastically reduce costs for cattle farmers nationwide.

President Museveni has clarified that the Sovereignty Bill is designed to protect national policy-making, not to restrict foreign investments, remittances, or church donations. He directed Parliament to ensure the final law respects Uganda's free-market economy.

Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Byaruhanga has asked small-scale traders to form structured groups to access low-interest government loans. The initiative aims to support businesses that missed out on PDM and Emyooga funding.

President Museveni has assented to eight new laws, including the 2026 Copyright Act and health product regulations. These reforms aim to protect artists, improve medical safety, and strengthen labor rights for domestic workers.

President Yoweri Museveni hosted British High Commissioner H.E. Lisa Chesney at State Lodge, Nakasero, to discuss economic cooperation and bilateral ties between Uganda and the United Kingdom.

President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the $300 million Yaobai Cement clinker plant in Moroto. The facility aims to save Uganda $200 million annually by eliminating clinker imports and creating 3,500 jobs in the Karamoja sub-region.