Thank you for being Uganda's father, Buyende NRM supporters tell Museveni
During the bash at Igwaya Primary School playgrounds in Kagulu sub-county, the crowd hailed Museveni for being 'Uganda’s father', featuring the continued approaches in security, education and the fight against poverty.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni inspects the parade at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds as the newly sworn-in president for the 2026–2031 term. (Credit: Eddie Ssejjoba)
BUYEMDE - As President Yoweri Museveni took to the podium to swear in for another five-year term of office at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala city today, May 12, 2026, crowds of his NRM supporters in Buyende district were holding a street bash to celebrate.
During the bash at Igwaya Primary School playgrounds in Kagulu sub-county, the crowd hailed Museveni for being 'Uganda’s father', featuring the continued approaches in security, education and the fight against poverty.
Energetic youth and other entertainment groups showcased vigorous dancing while heaping praises on President Museveni and wishing him the best during the term and beyond.
The crowd hailed Museveni for being 'Uganda’s father', featuring the continued approaches in security, education and the fight against poverty. (Credit: Tom Gwebayanga)
“We have fewer issues with Mzee Museveni. He has made approaches in poverty reduction crown it all, the security has enabled Uganda’s steady progress,” Benard Mukama, the district NRM administrator, said.
Buyende assistant Resident Commissioner Sharif Isabirye said issues that affect communities have been captured and shall be channelled to the President’s Office.
These include reducing the age of accessing the Social Assistance Grant for the Elderly (SAGE) to 60 from 80, scaling up household income and the issue of stockouts in government health facilities.
“Now that you have given Museveni another mandate, the Government, by the close of the five-year term, will have sought solutions for them,” Isabirye said.