The Ugandan First Lady, born June 24, 1948, is celebrating her 76th birthday.

Janet Museveni turned 76 years old on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Taking to social media, Museveni heaped praise on the woman of his youth and the ’Managing Director’ of his family for sticking with him through thick and thin during the 51 years they have been married.

“Greetings. Good news. Today, the 24th of June, the Managing Director of ‘the Museveni Incorporated’, the Matriarch of the Museveni group, the Mother, the Grandmother, my God-given comrade-in-arms of nearly 51 years, my dear wife, Maama Janet Kainembabazi Kataaha Museveni, has turned 76 years of age.

“Praised be the Lord who helped us to navigate through so many challenges and gave us so many blessings. I refer to her as the Managing Director, because while all of us are shareholders and Directors in the Museveni Incorporated, she is the Managing Director,” Museveni wrote.

He recounted the unique role Janet played in raising their children as he ’wandered around as a freedom fighter’.

“Her unique role in our family story, came out between 1981 and 1986, when we had to send her into exile with our young children: Muhoozi, Natasha, Patience, and Diana- Muhoozi being 6 years and Diana 6 months. While our family had been in exile before (1971-1979), I had been with them in Tanzania-coming and going.

“However, this time, she was with the children alone in Kenya and Sweden. Although by this time, I was well-known and I had many African friends (Samora Machel, Shamuyarira, Muammar Gaddafi, friends in the USA, Arap Moi, etc.), systems do not always work well. She had to carry all the burden until they relocated to Sweden where the system was very friendly,” Museveni narrated.

He added, “I salute the Swedish for supporting my family between 1983 and 1986. I salute Ambassador Mirjam Blaak for making the arrangements. I thank God who gave me Maama Janet to give me a family even as I wandered around as a freedom fighter.”

Museveni also recognised Janet for supporting orphans in Uganda and wished her a long and fulfilling life.

“In the social-political areas of Uganda, God has used Maama to support the orphans (UWESO) and to give corruption-free political leadership in the Ministry of Karamoja and the Ministry of Education, guided by the ideas of patriotism, not to forget the time she was MP for Ruhaama. I also thank God for her role with the youth.

“I thank God for bringing Maama into my life. Happy birthday (Ginga- Grandmother) and, at least, another 24 happy birthdays to clock 100 years, if not more.”

Met accidentally

Back in April, Museveni disclosed that he accidentally met Janet at the Intercontinental Hotel and their love blossomed, leading to their marriage in August 1973.

The 79-year-old made the revelations when the couple hosted a private dinner to celebrate the 50th birthday of their son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his wife Janet when they hosted a private dinner to celebrate the 50th birthday of their son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, back in April.

Museveni and Janet marked their 50th wedding anniversary on August 26, 2023.

The couple celebrated their union in style by renewing their vows in a colourful ceremony attended by close friends and family members.

General Muhoozi and his wife played the roles of best man and maid of honour at the event, with their grandchildren comprising the bridal team.

Museveni heaped praise on the woman of his youth and the ’Managing Director’ of his family for sticking with him through thick and thin during the 51 years they have been married.