Muhoozi Kainerugaba to leave Uganda's army in coming months
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambian Observer
Ugandan military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced on 6 November 2026 that he will leave his post in the coming months to focus on his 2031 presidential bid. He said on X that he would remain in office for at least another year, without naming a successor, according to the Zambian Observer.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and eldest son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced on Friday 6 November that he would leave his post in the coming months. He said on X that a qualified officer would succeed him, according to the Zambian Observer.
Hours after the announcement, Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he would remain in office for "at least another year", without giving a precise handover date or naming a successor. He also chairs the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a political pressure group that supports his presidential ambitions.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced in August 2026 his intention to run in the 2031 presidential election, with the support of his father Yoweri Museveni, according to the Zambian Observer.
