Yoweri Museveni
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Summary
Yoweri Museveni was born on September 15, 1944[1], in Ntungamo[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], writer[4], military personnel[5], minister[6], and head of state[7]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,265 views/month, #5,156 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Janet Museveni[9]
- Child: Muhoozi Kainerugaba[10], Diana Museveni Kamuntu[11], Natasha Museveni Karugire[12], Patience Museveni Rwabwogo[13]
- Country of citizenship: Uganda[14]
- Native language: Runyankole[15]
- Field of work: politics[16]
- Position held: President of Uganda[17], Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement[18]
- Educated at: Grinnell College[19], Fatih University[20], Makerere University[21], Mbarara University of Science and Technology[22], Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs[23], Mbarara High School[24]
- Award received: Order of Good Hope[25], Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya[26], Order of Playa Girón[27], Order of the Republic of Serbia[28], National Liberation Medal[29], Order of South Africa[30], International Kim Il-sung Prize[31]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[32], Protestantism[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: National Resistance Movement[35]
- Military branch: Uganda People's Defence Force[36]
- Commons category: Yoweri Museveni[37]
- Military, police or special rank: general[38]
- Participated in conflict: Uganda–Tanzania War[39], Ugandan Bush War[40], Rwandan Civil War[41]
- Family name: Museveni[42]
- Given name: Yoweri[43]
- Official website: https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Yoweri Museveni[45]
- Commons gallery: Yoweri Museveni[46]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[47], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[48]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50], Luganda[51], Swahili[52], Runyankole[53]
- Name in native language: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa[54]
Why It Matters
Yoweri Museveni has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Yoweri Museveni born?
Yoweri Museveni was born in Ntungamo[2].
Who was Yoweri Museveni married to?
Yoweri Museveni's spouses include Janet Museveni[9].
What did Yoweri Museveni do for work?
Yoweri Museveni worked as a politician[3], writer[4], military personnel[5], minister[6], and head of state[7].
Where did Yoweri Museveni go to school?
Yoweri Museveni was educated at Grinnell College[19], Fatih University[20], Makerere University[21], and Mbarara University of Science and Technology[22].
What awards did Yoweri Museveni receive?
Honors received include Order of Good Hope[25], Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya[26], Order of Playa Girón[27], and Order of the Republic of Serbia[28].