A viral video of President Yoweri Museveni walking briskly to an event has sparked massive reactions among Ugandans on social media, with many surprised by the 80-year-old leader’s unexpected show of energy and speed.
In the footage making rounds on X, Museveni is seen walking ahead with remarkable pace, leaving behind a group of officials and bodyguards. Two female officials are seen almost running in an effort to catch up with him, while others struggled to match his stride.
The clip has stirred intense debate online, with many Ugandans expressing disbelief at the President’s swift movement, especially given his age and past public appearances where he seemed to move slowly or needed support.
“At one point, guy looks too old and weak then boom, he is very strong in the next, guy has a double!,” one user posted on X.
Another remarked, “He is in war with nature, trying so hard to prove his point but one day nature will also prove its point.”
Some Ugandans believe the video could be a planned show of strength aimed at silencing critics who often raise concerns about the President’s health and ability to lead. Others think it was a spontaneous moment that captured Museveni in rare form.
Whether intentional or not, the video has reignited conversations around Museveni’s fitness, his long stay in power, and what it means for Uganda ahead of the 2026 elections. For now, his fast-paced walk has left the internet buzzing.