Uganda: Muhoozi Declares Presidential Bid, Targets Uganda's 2031 Election
[Capital FM] Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that he will run for president in 2031, positioning himself as a potential successor to his father, long-serving President Yoweri Museveni.
Military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba of Uganda has announced his intention to run for president in 2031, aiming to succeed his father, incumbent President Yoweri Museveni. The 52-year-old made the declaration on social media platform X, claiming that with his father's support, he expects to secure 90% of the votes in the 2031 elections.
Kainerugaba, who leads the Patriotic League of Uganda, previously expressed his presidential ambitions but had previously withdrawn from the 2026 race. Museveni's political future remains uncertain beyond the 2026 election, with the ruling National Resistance Movement yet to decide on his path forward. Kainerugaba's announcement reignites discussions about political succession in Uganda and the potential role of the military chief in the country's future.
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