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IN PICTURES: Political Heavyweights, Clerics Who Packed Kololo For Museveni Inauguration
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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.
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.
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.

Hon Judith Nabakooba speaks to the press during the fucntion. On her right hand side is Ruth Nanakabirwa
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Lt Gen Sam Kavuma (R) was all smiles as Museveni swore in
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Ex Police boss Kale Kayihura (C)
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Namutumba District Woman MP Mariam Naigaga (R) arriving for the function with a friend
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Mufti Shiekh Shaban Mubajje (L) with other religious leaders
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Hon Judith Nabakooba speaks to the press during the fucntion. On her right hand side is Ruth Nanakabirwa
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NRM Vice Chairman Northern Uganda Denis Obua
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Hon Betty Amongi
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Bishop David Kiganda
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L-R; MC s Maurice Mugisha, MOFA PS Vincent Bagiire and Army Spokesperson Col Chris Magezi
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Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo (L) with Judiciary PS Pius Bigirimana
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BACKGROUND L-R; Gen Wilson Mbadi and Musa Ecweru
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Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng (L) with Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka
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Hon Minsa Kabanda
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Hon Matia Kasaija
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Hon Phiona Nyamutoro (C) arriving for the ceremony
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Hon Amelia Kyambadde
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Former PM John Patrick Amama Mbabazi and his wife Jacquiline arriving for the function
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ONC Manager SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye (L) handled matters VVIP
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Army spokesperson Col Chris Magezi
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Gen Ivan Koreta was also among those who attended the event
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Lt General James Mugira at the function
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Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs for the Republic of Uganda is Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth
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Hajjat Sofia Safina Kenyangi serves as the National Chairperson of the Uganda Muslim Women Council (UMWC)
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Pastor Aloysius Bugingo
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Pastors Robert Kayanja (L) Joseph Sserwada were spotted chatting during the ceremony
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PSST Ramathan Ggoobi (L) with BoU Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego
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Former EC Boss Badru Kigunddu arriving for the function
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