Politics 6 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Preparations Advance for Museveni's Seventh-Term Inauguration with Global Attendance
Uganda gears up for President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in for his seventh term, with 35 heads of state and delegations from 19 political parties confirmed to attend. The NRM credits its 71.5% electoral win to a coordinated campaign via party structures and plans to invest nomination fees in building district offices. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/stage-set-for-museveni-s-7th-term-swearing-in-ceremony-5449416
Preparations are intensifying for President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration into his seventh elective term, as announced by the National Organising Committee. Over 35 heads of state have confirmed attendance, alongside delegations eager to study Uganda’s political model.
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong highlighted the interest from observers, linking it to the party’s nearly four-decade rule and recent landslide victory capturing 71.5% of the presidential vote. He described the success as stemming from consistent grassroots efforts rather than luck.
Visiting groups, including from women’s leagues and youth wings, seek meetings with NRM counterparts for knowledge sharing. Todwong noted rising requests for field visits, positioning the event as a key diplomatic and educational gathering.
National Treasurer Barbara Nekesa attributed the win to a unified campaign managed through party structures by the Secretariat. This approach ensured cohesion, starting with register updates, structure elections, and primaries, leading to the decisive triumph.
Looking ahead, the NRM plans to use nearly Shs11 billion from nomination fees to construct district and regional offices, reducing rental expenses. Priority goes to areas with party-owned land, with rollout details pending Central Executive Committee approval. President Museveni will personally supervise the new party headquarters in Kampala.
Confirmed participants include parties like South Africa’s ANC, Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF, Mozambique’s FRELIMO, Angola’s MPLA, Rwanda’s RPF, Tanzania’s CCM, Kenya’s UDA, Sudan’s SPLM, and China’s CPC.