Museveni’s Son Declares Presidential Bid Amid father’s 4-decade rule
Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared his intention to seek the country’s presidency in 2031. The development is putting a fresh spotlight on the question of succession after four decades of rule by his father, President Yoweri Museveni. Kainerugaba, 52, made the declaration in a series of posts on X, five years ahead of […]
President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power in Uganda since 1986, faces a growing question of succession as he approaches his 40-year rule. His 52-year-old son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared his intention to seek the presidency in 2031. Kainerugaba made the announcement on social media, expressing his hope to secure 90% of the votes with his father's backing.
"With my great father, Mzee's, support I will get 90% in the elections in 2031," he stated. This declaration comes five years before the scheduled election and marks a renewed declaration of Kainerugaba's presidential ambitions, after he previously considered contesting the January 2021 election before withdrawing. Kainerugaba, who heads the Patriotic League of Uganda, has been a prominent figure in his father's campaign but has also faced controversy due to his outspoken presence on social media, including threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine.
Opposition figures like Kizza Besigye are currently detained, facing treason charges. The government has not confirmed whether Museveni himself plans to run again, but Kainerugaba's announcement brings the succession issue back into the political spotlight.
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