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For months, the absence of First Lady Janet Museveni from public appearances had sparked questions about her whereabouts, with the public asking: “Where is Maama Janet?”
The speculation even intensified further when president Museveni showed up for his Swearing in Ceremony without His Wife, which had never happened before, President Yoweri Museveni went ahead and appointed John Chrysostom Muyingo to act as Minister of Education and Sports , a position that was being occupied by the First Lady.
In June, the President also addressed the concerns, revealing that Maama Janet had suffered what can be described as “devastating illnesses,” but said he was grateful that she had recovered, the president's description - "Satan "3 Months ago, Satan attacked Mama" portrayed how critical the situation was.
Maama Janet later posted on X, saying, "It's me Janet Museveni" but her return failed to end the speculation, with some questioning whether she was truly the person behind the post and demanding more visible proof of life.
That appears to have been put to rest, today- August 19, when President Museveni shared photos and videos of Himself and Mama Janet at State House Entebbe.
The couple hosted international evangelist Bishop Dr. LaDonna C. Osborn, who is in Uganda ahead of the consecration of Pastor Patience Rwabwogo as a bishop.
The President said Dr. Osborn recalled her first visit to Uganda in 1985 with her late mother, while Maama Janet remembered how Osborn’s mother had prayed with their family and given their children their first Bibles.
The public appearance of Maama Janet alongside the President now provides the clearest recent visual confirmation of her wellbeing, potentially putting to rest months of rumours and theories surrounding her health and whereabouts.
The speculation even intensified further when president Museveni showed up for his Swearing in Ceremony without His Wife, which had never happened before, President Yoweri Museveni went ahead and appointed John Chrysostom Muyingo to act as Minister of Education and Sports , a position that was being occupied by the First Lady.
In June, the President also addressed the concerns, revealing that Maama Janet had suffered what can be described as “devastating illnesses,” but said he was grateful that she had recovered, the president's description - "Satan "3 Months ago, Satan attacked Mama" portrayed how critical the situation was.
Maama Janet later posted on X, saying, "It's me Janet Museveni" but her return failed to end the speculation, with some questioning whether she was truly the person behind the post and demanding more visible proof of life.
That appears to have been put to rest, today- August 19, when President Museveni shared photos and videos of Himself and Mama Janet at State House Entebbe.
The couple hosted international evangelist Bishop Dr. LaDonna C. Osborn, who is in Uganda ahead of the consecration of Pastor Patience Rwabwogo as a bishop.
The President said Dr. Osborn recalled her first visit to Uganda in 1985 with her late mother, while Maama Janet remembered how Osborn’s mother had prayed with their family and given their children their first Bibles.
The public appearance of Maama Janet alongside the President now provides the clearest recent visual confirmation of her wellbeing, potentially putting to rest months of rumours and theories surrounding her health and whereabouts.