Museveni sworn in as Ugandan President for sixth term in office – KBC

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in for the sixth term in office 35 years after he ascended into power.

Museveni won a contentious election against his closest challenger Bobi Wine, and was handed the instruments of power at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala where the Swearing-In Ceremony took place.

1/2 President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Uganda to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. pic.twitter.com/rmeXZIWJxv

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) May 12, 2021

An estimated 11 Heads of State witnessed the swearing in led by President Uhuru Kenyatta, United Republic of Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan among others.

President Kenyatta, who is the current East African Community (EAC) Chairperson is accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Raychelle Omamo (Foreign Affairs), Peter Munya (Agriculture) and James Macharia (Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development).

More to follow.