Yoweri Museveni
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19445.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Yoweri Museveni has been the President of Uganda since 1986, having come to power after a protracted guerrilla war. His leadership is characterized by significant economic growth but also by allegations of authoritarianism, including suppressing dissent and manipulating electoral processes. Museveni's government has faced criticism for its human rights record, particularly regarding the treatment of opposition figures like Kizza Besigye, highlighting ongoing tensions in Ugandan politics.
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The remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of the arrangement following comments by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni about Uganda’s previous procurement of petroleum products through intermediaries in Kenya.
George Aladwa defends G-to-G fuel dealKenya· 2026-09-27
Museveni's government is being sued by lawyers in Uganda over deportation issues.
Karua, Uganda lawyers sue Museveni's government over June deportationKenya· 2026-09-26Aladwa noted that opponents of the arrangement are riding on the recent comments by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni.
Aladwa slams Uhuru over claim Raila was rigged in 2022Kenya· 2026-09-25
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni broke ground on a $300 million project in Mpigi District.
East Africa’s fuel future is being built in Mpigi and Tanga
Tanzania· 2026-09-24
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni retracted his remarks on Kenya's Government-to-Government fuel import deal.
Museveni: The master of double speak on Kenya G-to-G fuel dealKenya· 2026-09-23
The chairperson commended the election and congratulated Museveni despite Bobi Wine's allegations of rigging.
AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continentKenya· 2026-09-20
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni urged unity during the burial ceremony of King Oyo.
World’s youngest monarch, King Oyo, buried amid succession r
Nigeria· 2026-09-12
Wamboka called on President Yoweri Museveni to discourage Ugandans from being used in the poll.
Wamboka, Natembeya warn Museveni against meddling in 2027 electionsKenya· 2026-09-12
President Yoweri Museveni was among the dignitaries waiting to receive the body of King Oyo Nyimba.
Body of King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, returns to Uganda for burialTanzania· 2026-09-11
Burundi's foreign minister petitioned EAC chair president Yoweri Museveni for a meeting of member states.
Ruto's election gamble turns toxic in Kenya
South Africa· 2026-09-11Yoweri Museveni restored the kingdoms in Uganda in 1993 after they were abolished in 1967.
Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom | Uganda
United Kingdom· 2026-09-10
Kainerugaba is widely expected to follow in the footsteps of his 81-year-old father, Yoweri Museveni.
Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games, blaming ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’
Australia· 2026-09-10
President Yoweri Museveni was thanked for releasing judges to assist in the investigation.
Controversy brews over foreign judges on Tanzanian election violence investigation teamTanzania· 2026-08-09
Yoweri Museveni’s State visit to Tanzania was hosted by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Tanzania, Uganda seek own oil refinery in TangaTanzania· 2026-08-07
The signing involved Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s State visit to Tanzania, hosted by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Tanzania, Uganda seek to attract over $20 billion energy investmentTanzania· 2026-08-07Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni begins a two-day working visit to Tanzania today, as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral ties.
What Museveni's second visit to Tanzania this year means for Dar and Kampala tiesTanzania· 2026-08-05
President Yoweri Museveni's government has secured veto power over the Kenya Pipeline Company's chief executive.
Uganda takes control of Kenya Pipeline as Museveni secures veto power, two board seatsKenya· 2026-08-03
Yoweri Museveni will chair the heads of state summit in Kampala.
Letter From Mogadishu: Summit to shape Somalia's future held in KampalaKenya· 2026-07-31
Hosted by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, the summit has brought together Heads of State and Government.
In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM SummitKenya· 2026-07-31
Yoweri Museveni, the long-serving President of Uganda, is accused of politically motivated actions against his opponents.
Detained Ugandan opposition figure unconscious in intensive care, wife saysTanzania· 2026-07-30
President Yoweri Museveni accused the Court of operating as a neo-colonial institution.
How ICC scrutiny could reshape accountability in TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-29
In January 2026, Yoweri Museveni in power since 1986 won a seventh term with 71.65 per cent against Bobi Wine.
A by-election and a warning Kenya keeps ignoringKenya· 2026-07-29
Alupo praised President Yoweri Museveni for championing infrastructure and trade initiatives aimed at strengthening regional integration.
Uganda's VP Alupo hails Kenya-Uganda bondKenya· 2026-07-27
Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 and defeated Olara Otunnu in the 2011 presidential elections.
Rebeca Gryspan suma un nuevo rival en la carrera por la Secretaría General de la ONU; político ugandés postula su nombre
Costa Rica· 2026-07-26
Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 and was the opponent of Olara Otunnu in the 2011 presidential elections.
Político ugandés se une a la carrera por la jefatura de la ONU | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-07-26
Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act in May 2023, which includes severe penalties for same-sex relationships.
‘We can’t even walk through the streets’: women arrested for kissing in public on life under Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-24
President Yoweri Museveni called on African countries to reject clauses of the Samoa Agreement that contradict their family values.
Afrique : le Cardinal Sarah accuse l’Union européenne d’exercer une « néocolonisation culturelle et économique »
Burkina Faso· 2026-07-21
President Yoweri Museveni held talks with Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi regarding the closure of the Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda.
Tanzanian investor Rostam Azizi meets Uganda's President MuseveniTanzania· 2026-07-18
Yoweri Museveni has been in power for over 40 years and is working on a legacy document as he approaches his ninth term.
Sly thieves vs showy thievesTanzania· 2026-07-16
President Yoweri Museveni participated in the launch of the Kisumu-Malaba SGR railway extension.
State repeating costly errors of secrecy, debts in SGR extension to MalabaKenya· 2026-07-15