Key issues in Museveni’s past five inaugural speeches
Wednesday May 12 2021
Military amoured vehicles have been patrolling Kampala in line with preparations for President Museveni’s swearing-in on May 12. PHOTO/ MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
Summary
“No one should think that what is happening today is a mere change of guard: it is a fundamental change in the politics of our country. In Africa, we have seen so many changes that change, as such, is nothing short of mere turmoil,” the President said in 1896.
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On January 26, 1986, Mr Yoweri Museveni took over power and was subsequently sworn in as Uganda’s eighth president after overthrowing Tito Okello.
Elise Italiano Ureneck
By Elise Italiano Ureneck • Catholic News Service • Posted January 14, 2021
Having been a resident of Washington for 10 years, I was privileged to witness three presidential inaugurations. Despite the fact that the ceremonies were for representatives of different political parties, and the fact that one was a reelection, the same excitement permeated the air for each of them.
I think that’s because inaugurations speak to our innate need to start over from time to time, to express new hopes and fears, to realign our priorities and make sure the path we’re walking on is the right one. We relish the opportunity to turn the page and gaze upon a blank one that’s wide open with possibility.