President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed confidence that he will still be alive in 2036, once again reaffirming his earlier prediction that he could live to reach 100 years.
Museveni made the remarks on August 30, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the movement’s 90th anniversary celebrations at St James Cathedral, Ruharo, in Mbarara City.
The President said he hopes to attend the church’s centennial celebrations in 2036.
“I think I will still be around in 2036, and I will be with you,” Museveni told the congregation.
Museveni, who turns 82 in September, attributed his longevity to God’s favour.
The President recalled visiting the Ruharo Cathedral grounds 77 years ago, during celebrations marking 50 years of the Anglican Church in Ankole.
“I first came here in the compound of this cathedral 77 years ago. You can imagine, I was here 77 years ago and I am still around. Praise be to God,” he said.
Museveni also shared memories from his childhood, including getting lost during one of the gatherings after following a woman whose dress resembled that of his mother.
The latest remarks echo Museveni’s earlier prediction that he could live to be 100 years old.
During a Parish Development Model tour of Greater Mubende in April 2025, the President revealed that his daughters had told him they believed he was likely to reach the century mark.
“I am 80 years old, and my daughters recently told me I am likely to reach 100 years. That means I still have about 20 years on earth. Then I will leave and go to heaven,” he said at the time.
Museveni has previously linked his continued good health to avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, eating traditional foods and maintaining an active lifestyle.
The five-day revival convention reportedly attracted more than 7,000 delegates from across East Africa and was organised by the five Anglican dioceses under the Ankole Ecclesiastical Province.
The event was held under the theme: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.”
Museveni thanked church leaders for commemorating the East African Revival, which has played a significant role in the religious and social history of the region.
He also welcomed a proposal by Bishop Sheldon Mwesigwa to establish an East African Revival Museum as a tourism attraction.
“I will take it up for sure because it is a contribution to human civilisation,” the President said.
