From Guerrilla fighter to President: Museveni's 40-year political journey

When Yoweri Museveni was sworn in January 1986, after leading a guerrilla war against President Milton Obote. Many Ugandans saw his reign as a beacon of hope.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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When Yoweri Museveni was sworn in January 1986, after leading a guerrilla war against President Milton Obote. Many Ugandans saw his reign as a beacon of hope.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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