Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in Tuesday for a seventh consecutive term, extending his four-decade hold on power and potentially paving the way for continued political influence by the Museveni family.

Museveni took the oath of office and received the ceremonial instruments of power while being cheered by thousands attending the event in the Kampala suburb of Kololo. The president urged Ugandans to work hard and build wealth for their families, citing the stories of individuals whose entrepreneurial spirit had paid off.

“No more excuses,” he said.