Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is among tens of dignitaries who have attended the swearing in ceremony of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni.
The event has also been attended by Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu and former Nigerian head of state Ollesegun Obasanjo.
Notably absent is President William Ruto, a known ally of Museveni ; Ruto has however sent Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to attend the event in his stead.
Museveni is set to serve for another 5 years further extending his over 40-year reign with his reign expected to clock 45 years by the time his term comes to an end.
The Ugandan strongman who won a contested election held on 15th January this year is currently the fourth longest serving President in Africa having ascended to power in 1986.
Museveni has been accompanied by his son Gen. Kaneirugaba Muhoozi during an inspection of a guard of honor mounted by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. (UPDF)
