Uganda at a Crossroads as Museveni Begins New Term Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years, a testament to his ability to manage complex regional politics and quell internal conflicts.
Yet, with his seventh term underway at the age of 81, the country faces pressing challenges that threaten its future stability.
Museveni's supporters argue that his long tenure has brought peace and stability to a region plagued by conflict. Uganda's GDP has indeed grown steadily over the decades, from $3. 9 billion in 1986 to over $53.