Kololo Independence Grounds was turned into a sea of black suits, gomesis, military uniforms and political power as top government officials and lawmakers flocked to President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony.
Incoming Speaker of Parliament Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth (C) flanked by Chris Baryomunsi (L) and Jim Muhwezi (R)
Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, RDCs, religious leaders, senior civil servants and ruling NRM heavyweights filled the venue hours before the President’s arrival.
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng (L) with Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka. In the background are Norbert Mao (R) and Frank Tomwebaze.
Former PM John Patrick Amama Mbabazi and his wife Jacquiline arriving for the function
Vice President Jessica Alupo who took the lead as Master of Ceremonies assisted by army Spokersperson, Col Chris Magezi and UBC's Maurice Mugisha.
Senior security chiefs, cultural leaders, religious figures and district leaders also attended the high-security function that drew thousands of invited guests.
Hajjat Sofia Safina Kenyangi, the National Chairperson of the Uganda Muslim Women Council (UMWC)
Gen (rtd) Ivan Koreta was also among those who attended the event
The event became a networking arena as politicians exchanged greetings, posed for photographs and discussed the country’s political future ahead of a new term in office.
NRM supporters dressed in yellow danced and sang outside the venue, adding carnival-like energy to the high-profile state function. UG DIPLOMAT's Alex Masereka Joel captured the moments.
Ms Justine Kasule Lumumba at Museveni's swearin-in
Army spokesperson Col Chris Magezi
Hon Phiona Nyamutoro (C) arriving for the ceremony
Hon Matia Kasaija. In the background are Mr John Mulimba and Hon. Asamo Hellen Grace
Hon Minsa Kabanda
Lt General James Mugira at the function
Pastors Robert Kayanja (L) Joseph Sserwada were spotted chatting during the ceremony
NRM Vice Chairman Northern Uganda Denis Obua (L) with other officials
Lt Gen Sam Kavuma (R) was all smiles as Museveni swore in
Hon Betty Amongi
Mufti Shiekh Shaban Mubajje (L) with other religious leaders
Hon Judith Nabakooba speaks to the press during the fucntion. On her right hand side is Ruth Nanakabirwa
Prince Edward Rubereza Igumira aka Atlas (2nd R) with VP Jessica Alupo (R) and Chief Justice Flavian Zeija (L)
Former EC Boss Badru Kigunddu (C) arriving for the function
Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo (L) with Judiciary PS Pius Bigirimana
L-R; MC s Maurice Mugisha, MOFA PS Vincent Bagiire and Army Spokesperson Col Chris Magezi
Ex Police boss Kale Kayihura (C)
Namutumba District Woman MP Mariam Naigaga (R) arriving for the function with a friend
PSST Ramathan Ggoobi (L) also attended the function
