But his critics say he has maintained his grip on power through a mixture of sidelining opponents and compromising independent institutions. In 1967, Museveni left Uganda to attend the University of Dar es Salaam in neighbouring Tanzania. "He was part of the colonial system," Museveni told the Global Indian Network in a recent interview. He launched a guerrilla struggle in 1981 and five years later, his rebel group, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), seized power and Museveni became leader. But with an eye on Bobi Wine, who is roughly half of Museveni's age, the president has been keen to show his vitality.

Source: The Star January 12, 2026 12:09 UTC