Museveni

[moo-sev-uh-nee, moo-suh-ven-ee]

noun

1. Yoweri Kaguta born 1944, Ugandan politician: president since 1986.

Museveni

/ ˌmʊsəˈveɪnɪ /

noun

1. Yoweri. born 1944, Ugandan politician; president of Uganda from 1986

Example Sentences

Bobi Wine, a pop star whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, is running for the presidency in next year's elections, challenging President Yoweri Museveni, 80, who has held power since 1986.

From BBC

Uganda's long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party's candidate in next year's presidential election, opening the way for him to seek to extend his nearly 40 years in power.

From BBC

In his acceptance speech, Museveni said that he had responded to the call and, if elected, would press ahead with his mission to turn Uganda into a "high middle income country".

From BBC

Museveni's critics say he has ruled with an iron hand since he seized power as a rebel leader in 1986.

From BBC

Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, lost the last election in 2021 to Museveni by 35% to 59% in a poll marred by allegations of rigging and a crackdown on the opposition.

From BBC