@kikoddyo1: 1962: Uganda gained independence from Britain. 1963–1966: Sir Edward Muteesa II served as the first post-independence President. 1971–1979: Idi Amin ruled Uganda. 1980–1985: Milton Obote returned to power. 1986–present: Yoweri Museveni has been in power since January 1986. He was sworn in for another five-year term in May 2026, covering 2026–2031.