Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has publicly expressed gratitude and reflection after witnessing the marriage of his granddaughter, Sasi Karugire, describing the moment as a testament to faith, family, and perseverance through Uganda’s turbulent history.
In a message shared on April 26 via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Museveni said he was “grateful to God” for enabling him and First Lady Janet Museveni to raise a family during periods of national instability. He highlighted the significance of seeing his children grow, start families of their own, and now witnessing the next generation enter marriage.
“I am thankful to have lived to see my children grow up… and now… to see my grandchild… getting married,” Museveni wrote, adding that the experience reaffirmed his belief that “when you do God’s work, He will do yours.”
The president’s remarks came as his granddaughter, Sasi Karugire—daughter of fashion designer Natasha Museveni Karugire and businessman Edwin Karugire—celebrated her traditional marriage ceremony, known as a kuhingira, over the weekend.
Local media described the ceremony as both a personal milestone for the first family and a symbolic moment reflecting Uganda’s journey from past political turmoil to relative stability. The event reportedly drew family members and close associates, marking a rare glimpse into the private life of one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.
Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, has often referenced his family’s experiences during years of conflict and exile, including the period when his children were born abroad amid political upheaval.
Observers note that such personal messages from the president, particularly those tied to faith and family, resonate strongly with many Ugandans, blending political leadership with cultural and religious values.
The wedding celebrations of Sasi Karugire continue to attract public attention, with images and messages circulating widely on social media, highlighting what many see as a moment of generational continuity within Uganda’s first family.