Background
MUSEVENI, Yoweri was born in 1944.
MUSEVENI, Yoweri was born in 1944.
After he received the elementary education in his native village he studied economics and law at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. University College, of Dar es Salaam.
Assistant Office of former President Milton Obote 1970-1971. In Tanzania planning overthrow of regime of Idi Amin 1971-1979. Participated in Tanzanian invasion of Uganda 1979.
Defence Minister in interim Government, following overthrow of Amin 1980. Following election of Doctor Obote, amid allegations of ballot-rigging, in 1980, spent five years as leader of National Resistance Army (NRA) waging a guerrilla war 1980-1986. President of Uganda (following overthrow of Government, by NRA forces) and Minister of Defence February since 1986.