Government has released the program to be followed on Wednesday at a function where President Museveni will be inaugurated for a sixth term.

Museveni will on May,12 be sworn in for a sixth term after being declared winner of the January 14 polls.

In the program released by the Ministry for Presidency, the function will begin as early as 8 am and end at 2:30 pm on Wednesday. 

“The swearing-in procedure will see the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission invited by the director of ceremonies proceed to the swearing-in podium and then invite the president-elect to proceed to the swearing-in podium where he will be presented to the nation,” the program reads in part.

“The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission will then invite His Lordship the Chief Justice to proceed to the swearing-in Podium to administer the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of President to the president-elect. His Lordship the Chief Justice, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, and the Chief Registrar will proceed to the swearing-in podium and the Chief Registrar will present the Bible and Oath of Allegiance to the president.”  Read more

A total of 21 heads of state and government have confirmed attendance of President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony next week, the Minister for Presidency, Esther Mbayo has said.

Addressing journalists on Tuesday at the Uganda Media Centre, Mbayo didn’t divulge details of the president but said more confirmations are expected.

“His Excellency the President has extended invitations to 42 heads of state both from Africa and the rest of the world, and so far 21 have confirmed attendance,” Mbayo said.

Museveni will consequently be sworn in for his sixth term on May 12. Read more

Kampala businessman, Habib Kagimu has been appointed the first-ever honorary consul of the Kingdom of Malaysia to Uganda, the Nile Post has learnt.

On Tuesday, Kagimu presented his credentials to the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem.

Speaking at the function, Kagimu said it was an honor to have been appointed to represent Malaysia’s interests in Uganda, adding he will boost the relationship between the two countries in areas of trade, investment, tourism, health, and education.

“I would work to promote investments from Malaysia into Ugandan but also encourage Ugandan businessmen trade in Malaysia,” Kagimu said.

“They love coffee and tea very much and so Uganda has got a good opportunity to export both of the products to Malaysia.”

He said in terms of health, the Asian country is developed and their facilities cost less than anywhere else.

“Malaysia being a major exporter of palm oil, prime location to further education at tertiary level and a growing destination for medial and traditional tourism that Ugandans can tap into,” the new honorary consul to Uganda said.

The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem said this is a rare chance to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome all users of the new site of the Honorary Consulate of Malaysia in Uganda.

This platform provides a channel to information about Malaysia and Uganda as well as access to the contacts and consular services that are available to those we serve.

The website of the Honorary Consulate of Malaysia in Uganda was created to respond effectively to all citizens who need to have simple and fast access to all information. Whether the information is related to obtaining documents, services, schedules, investments or any other requests about Malaysia and Uganda, this site will enable us to support the both communities and help those who need our services. My whole team and I feel privileged to be able to provide this new information channel to all who ask for our assistance. It is our goal to encourage contacts between citizens, gather suggestions and bring the community together.

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I hope you will be encouraged, in light of my vision, to give favorable consideration in engaging our consular services