Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has departed Nairobi for Entebbe, Uganda, where he will represent Kenya and President William Ruto at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
The high-profile ceremony brings together regional heads of state and senior government officials to witness Museveni’s continued leadership following the most recent general election held on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in which he secured another term in office.
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Museveni, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, has been in power since 1986, when he came to office after leading the National Resistance Army (NRA) that took control of the country following a protracted guerrilla war. Over the decades, he has been repeatedly re-elected, extending his rule for nearly four decades.
The inauguration at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds marks another chapter in Uganda’s political continuity under Museveni, who has overseen multiple constitutional and governance changes during his tenure.

Kindiki’s attendance underscores Kenya’s diplomatic ties with Uganda and the broader East African Community cooperation, with Nairobi maintaining close engagement on regional security, trade, and integration matters.

The ceremony is expected to draw several African leaders and senior government representatives, highlighting Uganda’s strategic role in regional politics and economic affairs.
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