By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
President of the Republic of Uganda, Rt General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commiserated with the people of Venezuela following a devastating double earthquake attack that has left hundreds dead.
The country’s health minister says at least 235 people have been killed and 4,300 others wounded, in the double tremors that struck just after 6pm on June 24 at a depth of around 20km.
President Museveni’s Message released on Friday, June 26, 2026
To the Government and People of Venezuela.
On behalf of the Government and the People of Uganda, I wish to convey heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Venezuela, upon suffering a natural catastrophe i.e. the big magnitude earthquakes (Musisi – in our local Luganda dialect), that hit parts of your Country; and caused colossal loss of life, multiple casualties and damage to property and infrastructure. At this trying moment, the People of Uganda commiserate and stand in solidarity, with their Venezuelan Brothers and Sisters; and wish quick recuperation to those who sustained physical injuries. We pray that the ongoing search and rescue efforts succeed in preventing the already high death toll from escalating.
The grief and loss that have been occasioned by these earthquakes is unimaginable; and therefore, as you come to terms with its devastating effects and mourn the loss of your loved ones, our hearts and prayers are with you.
May the Almighty God grant eternal rest to the departed souls.
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
