Ugandan Doctors Kneel Before Museveni, Beg Him To Run For Presidency Again In 2026

Some Ugandan medical practitioners who are members of the Uganda Medical Association knelt down before President Yoweri Museveni, asking him to run for the presidency in 2026.

Led by their president, Dr Samuel Odong Oledo, the health workers, dressed in their medical regalia, are seen in a video going on their knees before the president’s dais at what appears to be a social function.

This reportedly happened during the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth Patriotism Symposium at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala

Speaking in Luganda, doctor oledo was heard saying ” Your Excellency, thank you. You have uplifted us (medical practitioners). We kneel before you after assessing that you are capable. We have assessed that you have the power. You have everything needed,”

Dr Oledo has however come under heavy criticism since making the remarks, with a section of the Uganda Medical Association members even calling for his resignation.

Museveni, 78, has been in power since 1986 when he ascended to power through guerrilla warfare.