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PHOTOS: Ambassadors, Envoys Light up Kololo At Museveni Swearing-in
Diplomatic firepower was on full display as ambassadors, high commissioners and foreign envoys from across the world graced President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony at Kololo on May 12, 2026.
Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Etsegent Yimenu Bezabih (L), accompanied the country’s President Taye Atske Selassie (seated) to the ceremony
The diplomatic corps arrived in motorcades under tight security, with many seen engaging in strategic conversations before the ceremony began.
Sudan to Uganda is H.E. Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed (L) with diplomats from UK, Demark among others.
Representatives from African nations, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and international organizations joined Uganda’s political elite in witnessing Museveni begin another term in office.
H.E. Mr. Mohammed Suleiman Ahmed is the Eritrean Ambassador to Uganda
The presence of diplomats highlighted Uganda’s growing role in regional peace efforts, trade diplomacy and security cooperation across the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions.
EU Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek (R) and Austria’s Head of Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation Office Dr. Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer
Several envoys were also seen interacting with ministers and senior government officials on the sidelines of the ceremony, turning the event into a mini diplomatic summit.
Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda Her Excellency Frederieke Quispel (R) and Danish Ambassador to Uganda is Signe Winding Albjerg
Observers we spoke to, noted that the large diplomatic turnout reflected continued international interest in Uganda’s political and strategic influence in the region.
Iran’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E Majid Saffar graced the occasion
UG DIPLOMAT‘s Alex Masereka Joel was on the lens for this pictorial of diplomats who graced the function.
Venezuela Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Fatima Fernandes (L) Cuba’s ambassador to Uganda, H.E Juan Humberto Macías Pino
French Ambassador to Uganda Virginie Leroy (L) with UK High Commissioner to Uganda Lisa Chesney MBE
Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation, Kedir Awol Omar
H.E Maria Håkansson, Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda (C 2nd row) with French and Austria envoys. On the front row, Venezuela’s Fatima and other envoys.
U.S. State Department’s African Affairs Senior Bureau Official, Nick Checker (R) with U.S. Ambassador to Uganda William Popp (C) arriving for the function.
Prince Edward Rubereza Igumira aka Atlas (2nd R) with VP Jessica Alupo (R) and Chief Justice Flavian Zeija (L)