Janet Museveni's 78th Birthday Marked With Sports Gala, Tributes At Phillip Omondi Stadium

Uganda's First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, celebrated her 78th birthday with a vibrant sports gala and numerous tributes at the Phillip Omondi Stadium. The event drew a diverse crowd of supporters, beneficiaries, and well-wishers, all gathered to honor her extensive public service career.

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We celebrate Maama because of her great stewardship and her commitment to solving the problems of Uganda.

Family members, beneficiaries of the Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), and members of the "Gen Z for Gen Museveni" initiative participated in the festivities. The sports gala featured engaging matches in football, lacrosse, and American football, adding a dynamic element to the celebrations. Speakers lauded Mrs. Museveni's dedication to improving education, social protection, and community development, noting her profound impact on generations of Ugandans.

Peter Ogwang, Minister of State for Sports, praised Mrs. Museveni's leadership, calling her a committed public servant focused on national challenges. He specifically highlighted her contributions to enhancing school infrastructure and her involvement in preparations for Uganda's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Ogwang also recalled her service as Minister for Karamoja Affairs, emphasizing her dedication during a period of significant development and humanitarian needs in the region.

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Janet Museveni has impacted lives for decades, and today's celebration is a testament to the lasting legacy she has created.

Brig. Charity Bainababo, director of women's affairs in the UPDF, also paid tribute, underscoring the positive impact of Mrs. Museveni's long-standing work through UWESO on vulnerable children and families nationwide. "Janet Museveni has impacted lives for decades, and today's celebration is a testament to the lasting legacy she has created," Bainababo stated.

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Sitaane, three months ago, on the 21st of March, 2026, launched an attack on the life of Maama. However, Sitaane miscalculated.

Notably, Mrs. Museveni was not present at the event. President Yoweri Museveni shared on X that his wife had recently overcome a serious health crisis. He revealed that she fell critically ill on March 21, 2026, describing it as a "severe health crisis." The President credited both divine intervention and the efforts of medical professionals for her survival and subsequent recovery, remarking, "God, using good doctors, saved Maama's life and she is now recovering well."

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God, using good doctors, saved Maama's life and she is now recovering well.