Yoweri Museveni

Uganda
Museveni restructures oil sector ahead of first drops of 'Pearl Sweet'

The country's petroleum authority is set to step up its oversight of the hyrdrocarbons sector to make it more transparent and profitable. This is a way for the Ugandan government to reassure the IMF about its economic prospects.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 23.09.2026

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe, Uganda, on 4 September 2026.

Kenya
Nairobi's proposal for managing Lake Victoria fails to convince Kampala

Urged by his allies to seek special status for the waters of the continent's largest lake, President William Ruto has sent his envoys to negotiate with Uganda. Faced with a deadlock, he may be forced to meet face to face with his counterpart Yoweri Museveni.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 04.09.2026

A fishing boat off Remba Island on Lake Victoria, in Kenya.

Kenya, Uganda
William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

The head of state is telling his allies that Kampala did not impose any conditions on its shareholding in the former state-owned company. Keen to fend off opposition criticism, he wants to make the partial privatisation of KPC one of the key achievements of his term in office.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 25.08.2026

Spotlight | Senegal
Facing headwinds at the UN, Macky Sall considers next step

Despite an active campaign, the former Senegalese president now knows his chances of becoming UN secretary-general are slim. Faced with opposition from several African and European states, he is quietly nurturing contacts across the continent in preparation for his next move.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.08.2026

Macky Sall presents his candidacy for the United Nations post in New York on 23 July 2026.

Somalia, Uganda
Museveni threatens Mohamud with AUSSOM pullback over growing political unrest

The Ugandan president is increasingly frustrated by his Somali counterpart's inability to contain the political crisis shaking Mogadishu. He is now using Uganda's contribution to the AU peacekeeping mission as leverage to drive national dialogue.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.08.2026

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left) and his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni.

Uganda
Israeli security firm R&H Global Protection tightens grip in Kampala

Ugandan army chief and president's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba is encouraging the use of elite operatives from the company. Their arrival, following stints in Israeli intelligence and special forces, comes amid mounting political tensions.

Subscribers only Defence 17.07.2026

Uganda
Museveni hires new lobbyists in Washington

Two public relations firms active on the continent will work with the Ugandan embassy in the United States, where power and opposition have equal spheres of influence.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.07.2026

Uganda
First Son's power grab widens divisions at top levels of state

The withdrawal of President Yoweri Museveni and his wife from many areas of decision-making has left the field clear for Muhoozi Kainerugaba. His omnipresence rattles some in the corridors of power, while pushing others to oppose him more directly.

Subscribers only Politics 13.07.2026

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, in Entebbe, Uganda, on 7 May 2022.

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, William Ruto

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

RDCVital Kamerhe heads to South Africa and France

BurundiÉvariste Ndayishimiye brings together Congolese opposition

KenyaCornered by William Ruto, Gideon Moi seeks Yoweri Museveni's help

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 09.07.2026

Kenya
Chinese Communist Party builds influence within ruling UDA

Beijing is planning a series of training sessions for members of William Ruto's party, which is looking ahead to next year's general election. Civil society groups are worried about the partnership's impact on civil liberties.

Subscribers only Politics 01.07.2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Beijing on 24 April 2025.

Uganda
Museveni crosses swords with opposition over Buganda land tenure

The executive has challenged the property rights of the kingdom of Buganda, the main landowner of the country's central region. Major building projects around Kampala are focusing tensions and opposition criticism.

Free access Politics 30.06.2026

East Africa
EAC financial crisis jeopardises major infrastructure projects

Several large-scale works supported by the regional organisation are at a standstill or moving at a slow pace. The financial abyss the EAC is facing prevents it from providing satisfactory support.

Free access Infrastructure 12.06.2026

Uganda
Museveni curbs son's rise in new cabinet

The president is balancing the influence of army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who remains restricted to several strategic areas, with that of the National Resistance Movement old guard.

Subscribers only Politics 09.06.2026

President Yoweri Museveni (left) and his eldest son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba (right), in Kampala on 12 May 2026.

Kenya
Ruto moves first to edge out Hassan on Dangote refinery

Supported by his coastal allies, the Kenyan president has asked his teams to identify a site for the infrastructure project at the country's main port, Mombasa. In doing so he wishes to trump neighbouring Tanzania, previously considered by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote.

Free access Infrastructure, Energy 26.05.2026

William Ruto at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, on 12 May 2026.

Uganda
Museveni restructures oil sector ahead of first drops of 'Pearl Sweet'

Kenya
Nairobi's proposal for managing Lake Victoria fails to convince Kampala

Kenya, Uganda
William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

Spotlight | Senegal
Facing headwinds at the UN, Macky Sall considers next step

Somalia, Uganda
Museveni threatens Mohamud with AUSSOM pullback over growing political unrest

Uganda
Israeli security firm R&H Global Protection tightens grip in Kampala

Uganda
Museveni hires new lobbyists in Washington

Uganda
First Son's power grab widens divisions at top levels of state

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, William Ruto

RDCVital Kamerhe heads to South Africa and France

BurundiÉvariste Ndayishimiye brings together Congolese opposition

KenyaCornered by William Ruto, Gideon Moi seeks Yoweri Museveni's help

Kenya
Chinese Communist Party builds influence within ruling UDA

Uganda
Museveni crosses swords with opposition over Buganda land tenure

East Africa
EAC financial crisis jeopardises major infrastructure projects

Uganda
Museveni curbs son's rise in new cabinet

Kenya
Ruto moves first to edge out Hassan on Dangote refinery

Uganda
Anita Among, a $600,000 Rolls and bridges burned with Museveni clan

Kenya
How Ruto and Macron are preparing for the post-Africa Forward era

Uganda
Museveni reaches out to diaspora as sovereignty law stirs unease

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron, Aya Nakamura

Africa ForwardThe very diplomatic seating plan for heads of state dinner

KenyaRaila Odinga Junior on a fact-finding mission at the Africa-France summit

MaliSinger Aya Nakamura finalises her own documentary ahead of her three Paris shows

Palace Intrigues
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Mahamadou Issoufou, Christophe Lecourtier

Africa-France SummitBassirou Diomaye Faye promotes Youth Olympics, while Samia Suluhu Hassan misses gun

NigerAbba Issoufou, son of Mahamadou Issoufou, settles in New York

MoroccoRabat bids French ambassador Christophe Lecourtier goodbye

Spotlight | Africa
Paris puts finishing touches to Africa Forward summit in Nairobi

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Uganda Museveni restructures oil sector ahead of first drops of 'Pearl Sweet'

Kenya Nairobi's proposal for managing Lake Victoria fails to convince Kampala

Kenya, Uganda William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

Spotlight | Senegal Facing headwinds at the UN, Macky Sall considers next step

Somalia, Uganda Museveni threatens Mohamud with AUSSOM pullback over growing political unrest

Uganda Israeli security firm R&H Global Protection tightens grip in Kampala

Uganda Museveni hires new lobbyists in Washington

Uganda First Son's power grab widens divisions at top levels of state

Palace Intrigues Félix Tshisekedi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, William Ruto

RDCVital Kamerhe heads to South Africa and France

BurundiÉvariste Ndayishimiye brings together Congolese opposition

KenyaCornered by William Ruto, Gideon Moi seeks Yoweri Museveni's help

Kenya Chinese Communist Party builds influence within ruling UDA

Uganda Museveni crosses swords with opposition over Buganda land tenure

East Africa EAC financial crisis jeopardises major infrastructure projects

Uganda Museveni curbs son's rise in new cabinet

Kenya Ruto moves first to edge out Hassan on Dangote refinery

Uganda Anita Among, a $600,000 Rolls and bridges burned with Museveni clan

Kenya How Ruto and Macron are preparing for the post-Africa Forward era

Uganda Museveni reaches out to diaspora as sovereignty law stirs unease

Palace Intrigues William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron, Aya Nakamura

Africa ForwardThe very diplomatic seating plan for heads of state dinner

KenyaRaila Odinga Junior on a fact-finding mission at the Africa-France summit

MaliSinger Aya Nakamura finalises her own documentary ahead of her three Paris shows

Palace Intrigues Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Mahamadou Issoufou, Christophe Lecourtier

Africa-France SummitBassirou Diomaye Faye promotes Youth Olympics, while Samia Suluhu Hassan misses gun

NigerAbba Issoufou, son of Mahamadou Issoufou, settles in New York

MoroccoRabat bids French ambassador Christophe Lecourtier goodbye

Spotlight | Africa Paris puts finishing touches to Africa Forward summit in Nairobi

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Uganda
Museveni restructures oil sector ahead of first drops of 'Pearl Sweet'

Kenya
Nairobi's proposal for managing Lake Victoria fails to convince Kampala

Kenya, Uganda
William Ruto gives assurances after Kampala takes stake in Kenya Pipeline Co

Spotlight | Senegal
Facing headwinds at the UN, Macky Sall considers next step

Somalia, Uganda
Museveni threatens Mohamud with AUSSOM pullback over growing political unrest

Uganda
Israeli security firm R&H Global Protection tightens grip in Kampala

Uganda
Museveni hires new lobbyists in Washington

Uganda
First Son's power grab widens divisions at top levels of state

Palace Intrigues
Félix Tshisekedi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, William Ruto

Kenya
Chinese Communist Party builds influence within ruling UDA

Uganda
Museveni crosses swords with opposition over Buganda land tenure

East Africa
EAC financial crisis jeopardises major infrastructure projects

Uganda
Museveni curbs son's rise in new cabinet

Kenya
Ruto moves first to edge out Hassan on Dangote refinery

Uganda
Anita Among, a $600,000 Rolls and bridges burned with Museveni clan

Kenya
How Ruto and Macron are preparing for the post-Africa Forward era

Uganda
Museveni reaches out to diaspora as sovereignty law stirs unease

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Emmanuel Macron, Aya Nakamura

Palace Intrigues
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Mahamadou Issoufou, Christophe Lecourtier

Spotlight | Africa
Paris puts finishing touches to Africa Forward summit in Nairobi