Burundi’s President and current Chairperson of the African Union, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has commended Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his continued efforts in promoting African unity, regional cooperation, and peace across the East African region.
Speaking during President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday May 12, 2026, President Ndayishimiye congratulated Ugandans upon successfully conducting the general elections and renewing their trust in Museveni’s leadership for another five-year term from 2026 to 2031.
Ndayishimiye further praised Uganda for its contribution toward restoring peace and stability in Burundi, applauding President Museveni’s role in advancing regional peace and security initiatives across Africa.
President Museveni was officially sworn in as President of Uganda during a colorful state ceremony presided over by Flavian Zeija.
The event attracted several heads of state, diplomats, religious leaders, senior government officials, and thousands of Ugandans who gathered to witness the inauguration.
During the ceremony, President Museveni took two constitutional oaths, including the oath of allegiance pledging loyalty to the Republic of Uganda and commitment to protecting the Constitution, as well as the presidential oath committing himself to faithfully execute presidential duties, promote the welfare of Ugandans, and uphold the laws of the country.
Following the swearing-in, Chief Justice Flavian Zeija handed over instruments of power to the President, including the Constitution of Uganda, the national flag, the national coat of arms, and the public seal.
The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, later handed over instruments of national defence before a 21-gun salute was fired in honor of the newly sworn-in President.
Among the foreign dignitaries who attended the ceremony were Salva Kiir Mayardit, Brahim Ghali, Taye Atske Selassie, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, and Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
In his maiden speech after taking oath, President Museveni unveiled a new governance agenda themed “No More Sleep for All Ugandans” and “No More Corruption” as guiding principles for his 2026–2031 administration.
The President called upon Ugandans to actively engage in wealth creation and job creation at individual, family, and community levels, noting that the coming of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) into power in 1986 had transformed the country through improved peace, security, economic growth, and poverty alleviation.
Museveni said Ugandans who embraced the NRM message on wealth creation had significantly improved their household incomes, pointing to the increasing real estate developments in Kampala and other urban centers as indicators of economic progress.
He outlined key priorities for the next five years, including economic and social transformation, wealth creation, job opportunities, strengthening law and order, expanding local and regional markets, and advancing the East African Political Federation.
President Museveni emphasized that peace and security remain central pillars for Uganda’s continued development and pledged to intensify the fight against corruption across all sectors of government and society.
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