Greater Mubende, Uganda – April 19, 2025
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed confidence in his longevity, predicting he could live to see 100 years, thanks to what he described as assurance from his family members and continued good health.
Speaking during his ongoing Parish Development Model (PDM) tour in the Greater Mubende region, the 80-year-old president touched on aging, legacy, and the need for youthful engagement in the country’s strategic affairs.
“I am 80 years old, and my daughters recently told me I am likely to reach 100 years,” Museveni said. “That means I still have about 20 years on earth. Then I will leave and go to heaven.”
The president used the moment to express concern over what he sees as a lack of enthusiasm among young Ugandans toward key national and regional agendas, particularly the East African Federation.
“It is sad that I am an old man, but I am the only one who is talking about the East African Federation,” he noted.
“You, the young people, should be the ones fighting for this in order to expand your markets and become prosperous.”
Museveni emphasized the importance of regional integration as a path to economic empowerment, cautioning that if the youth fail to take charge of such strategic efforts, they risk being left behind.
“Time will come when I will leave you here in your problems and go to heaven,” the president remarked.
Museveni’s comments come as Uganda gears up for intensified political activities ahead of the 2026 general elections, with speculation swirling about his political future despite his advanced age.
The PDM initiative remains one of his flagship programs aimed at transforming the livelihoods of Ugandans at the grassroots level through enhanced economic participation and community empowerment.
