No First Lady, No Paul Kagame”: Journalist Kalyegira Points to Subtle Power Shifts at Kololo Ceremony

The swearing-in of President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday for a new term has continued to generate political commentary across the region, with journalist Timothy Kalyegira offering a critical reading of the ceremony’s symbolism, leadership dynamics, and evolving power structure within Uganda’s ruling establishment.

Museveni was sworn in at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala after securing another term in office, extending his nearly four-decade rule since 1986.

The event drew regional leaders, military officials, and thousands of supporters, with a military parade and aerial displays marking the occasion.