YOUR LEGACY LIGHTS THE PATH”: SSEKANDI SALUTES MUSEVENI ON HIS BIRTHDAY

What the report says

Vice President Emeritus and Presidential Envoy on Political Affairs Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has publicly congratulated President Yoweri Museveni on his birthday, using the occasion to praise the president’s long tenure in office and his role in Uganda’s political development. The remarks were published by Watchdog Uganda and were posted by Ssekandi on his official X account.

According to the report, Ssekandi said Museveni’s leadership had contributed to peace and progress in Uganda and to broader cooperation in East Africa. He also described the president’s legacy as one of sacrifice and service, saying it should be seen as guidance for future generations. The message came from Kampala, where Ssekandi was said to be working from his office at Kampala Kingdom while reflecting on years of public service alongside Museveni.

The article places the tribute in the context of Ssekandi’s own career, including his years as Speaker of Parliament and later as Vice President until 2021. It also notes Museveni’s central place in Ugandan politics since 1986 and the continued debate around his record, with supporters crediting stability and development gains while critics raise concerns about governance and democratic space. The piece frames the birthday message as both personal and political, highlighting the long relationship between the two leaders.