The message, posted on X, praised her victory as a sign of public trust in her leadership. It came hours after Hassan's low-key inauguration ceremony, held under tight security following deadly election protests.
Hassan assumed the presidency in 2021 after the death of John Magufuli, becoming Tanzania's first female leader.
She won the October 29, 2025, election with 98% of the vote, according to the National Electoral Commission, facing minimal opposition after the main rival party was banned and its leader arrested on treason charges.
Her swearing-in marked her first full elected term, but it unfolded against a backdrop of violence that claimed hundreds of lives, according to opposition claims, and an ongoing internet blackout.In his statement, Museveni highlighted the deep ties between the two nations.
"I congratulate Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Party on her re-election as President of Tanzania," he wrote. "This victory reflects the confidence that the people of Tanzania have in her leadership and vision."
Museveni also looked ahead to collaboration.
"Uganda and Tanzania share historic bonds of friendship and cooperation," he added. "I look forward to working with President Samia to further strengthen our partnership in trade, infrastructure, and regional integration for the peace and prosperity of our peoples."
During the ceremony, attended by leaders from Somalia, Zambia, Mozambique, and Burundi, Hassan addressed the unrest directly.
She expressed sorrow over the "loss of lives and destruction of public property," calling it a stain on Tanzania's reputation, and ordered a swift return to normalcy.
The opposition rejected the vote as fraudulent, with Chadema party officials alleging widespread rigging and foreign interference.
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