Meet Yowerimuseveni , a ugandan president for 40 years yet he promised only one term

Museveni Promised One Term. Nearly 40 Years Later, He’s Still in Power. When Yoweri Museveni took power in 1986, he argued that Africa’s biggest problem wasn’t leaders coming to power—it was leaders overstaying in office. He initially presented his leadership as a transitional mission rather than a lifetime presidency. Nearly four decades later, Museveni remains Uganda’s president, making him one of the world’s longest-serving heads of state. During his time in office, Uganda has experienced economic growth and infrastructure development, while his government has also faced sustained criticism over elections, constitutional changes, political freedoms, and the shrinking space for opposition. His presidency has become one of Africa’s most debated political legacies, raising a question that continues to divide opinion across the continent: At what point does long-term leadership become too long? ——— Museveni Aliahidi Kutawala Kwa Muhula Mmoja Tu. Miaka 40 Baadaye, Bado Yuko Madarakani.