Yoweri Museveni

This smiling man was the first face I saw stepping out of the airport in Entebbe, Uganda. Every free space was plastered with his picture. He is Yoweri Museveni the current President of Uganda and is running for re-election. President Museveni has had a long and colorful history in the politics in Uganda. He has overthrown two presidents, one being Idi Amin. When I saw his picture I said to myself, “Wearing that hat, he must be confident of being elected.” Indeed it seems that he will be re-elected as evidenced by the huge crowds he gathers where ever he goes. Much larger than any of the other seven candidates for president.

There is a presidential debate on Friday January 15, 2015 . It is the first time that such and event has occurred in Uganda. So this is an historic day for the country. There is some doubt that President Museveni will attend as he might have previous commitments. The hope here is that the election itself will be conflict free. It is scheduled for February 18, 2016. While the campaign goes on, children throughout the country are on holiday until after the election.