In August 2023, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and his wife, Janet Kataha Museveni renewed their vows after 50 years of marriage.
According to Museveni’s book ‘My Life’s Journey’ their journey began on August 24, 1973, when they exchanged vows at Turnham Green church in London, United Kingdom followed by a reception at Kensington Hilton Hotel, laying the foundation for a lifelong companionship.
Museveni’s 50th marriage commemoration ceremony was graced by family members, friends, and both current and retired government officials.
The joyous occasion which was unfolded at St. Matthews Cathedral in Kyamate, Ntugamo district saw Uganda’s longest-serving President receive different types of gifts from those who attended the event.
Unlike in Kenya where the latest car models feature prominently in famous families as gifts, Museveni’s children gifted him with cows.
One of President Museveni’s daughters took to the podium to announce that they had agreed to buy their parents 30 cows.
She said they decided to gift their dad cows because it was a symbol of heritage according to their culture.
“As the girls to Museveni, we have decided to gift you something meaningful to our heritage… As our gift on this jubilee from us the girls is 30 cows,” she said.
“And from myself and my wife, we gift you 30 cows as well,” Muhoozi Kaneirugaba, Museveni, eldest son added bringing the total number of cows to 60.
In a moving address during the festivities, First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni lauded her husband, President Yoweri Museveni, for his steadfastness as a husband and leader.
“He has always possessed that quality; a steadfast, indefatigable character,” she expressed.
“No matter what came against him, he would stay standing. He seemed so sure of his purpose and direction that nothing could bother him.”
