Kampala,Uganda – The ruling National Resistance Movement has declared it is in full readiness for the swearing-in of President-elect H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, with no fewer than 30 international delegations confirming attendance for the 12th May ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong revealed that preparations are at an advanced stage, with the party working in seamless concert with government through the National Organising Committee to deliver an event worthy of its historic weight.
“We are here to announce a very important function where we shall be swearing in our President-elect. This has been on the national calendar, and Ugandans have been waiting for it,” Todwong said, lauding government for its “well-elaborated preparation and guidance.”
He underscored that, under Uganda’s multiparty framework, the NRM stands shoulder to shoulder with government in orchestrating the occasion, noting the party’s active role on the organizing committee.
The 12th May inauguration has been gazetted as a public holiday, a testament to its national gravitas.
President Museveni secured re-election with 71.65 percent of the vote, while the NRM swept to commanding victories across parliamentary and local government contests, affirming its political ascendancy nationwide.
According to Todwong, the party clinched 372 of 529 parliamentary seats and secured an overwhelming footprint in local governments, including 117 district chairpersons and the majority of councillors across the country. He hailed the outcome as “a victory not only for the President but across all levels of leadership.”
The inauguration will usher in a season of official investitures for Members of Parliament, LC5 chairpersons, and mayors.
In a gesture of pan-African fraternity, the NRM has extended invitations to liberation movements and sister parties from across Africa and beyond. Many have already confirmed attendance, including South Africa’s African National Congress, Mozambique’s FRELIMO, Tanzania’s CCM, Rwanda’s RPF-Inkotanyi, Burundi’s CNDD-FDD, Kenya’s UDA, South Sudan’s SPLM, as well as the Communist Party of China.
“This victory is not only for NRM but for Africans,” Todwong declared, adding that the broad international presence signals profound solidarity with Uganda’s democratic journey.
Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda, confirmed that 30 international delegations have so far affirmed their attendance following presidential invitations.
She noted that the National Organising Committee, chaired by Head of Public Service Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, has meticulously synchronized all logistical, diplomatic, and ceremonial arrangements.
The distinguished guest list spans cabinet ministers, outgoing and incoming Members of Parliament, civil servants, diplomats, religious and cultural leaders, and citizens from every corner of Uganda.
Security has been significantly heightened in Kampala and its environs, with the Uganda Police Force spearheading a multi-agency operation bolstered by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, the Special Forces Command, and specialized counter-terrorism units.
Babalanda assured the public that comprehensive traffic guidelines will be issued ahead of the day, while a nationwide publicity blitz is already illuminating radio, television, and digital platforms.
In a spirit of reflection and gratitude, nationwide thanksgiving prayers will precede the inauguration: Friday for Muslims, Saturday for Seventh-day Adventists, and Sunday for Christians.
The NRM government also showcased its delivery record, noting that 88 percent of commitments under the 2021–2026 manifesto have been implemented, with the remainder slated for completion in the coming term.
Babalanda called upon Ugandans to turn out in great numbers, affirming that ample refreshments have been arranged for attendees at Kololo.
“We urge all Ugandans to maintain discipline, calmness, and peace before, during, and after the ceremonies as we celebrate this historic occasion,” she said.
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