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Also Known As Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
Born 1944 (age 82) • Uganda
Title / Office president (1986-), Uganda
Founder National Resistance Movement
Political Affiliation National Resistance Movement
Notable Family Members son Muhoozi Kainerugaba

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