Not Here to Stay Says Uganda's Museveni But Mum on Succession
As the struggle to win the hearts of the youth by Uganda's presidential hopefuls continue, National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth leaders from Buganda have endorsed President Museveni as the sole presidential candidate for the 2026 elections. This comes at a time when another section of youth in the NRM is supporting his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba as their candidate in 2026.
Museveni, who has been in power for 26 years, has not yet indicated that he will run for 2026, neither has his son.
Museveni has said that the country belongs to Ugandans who should make decisions on what they want, saying that he definitely does not expect to stay forever.
Museveni was handling a question on succession during a one-on-one interview with KTN, a Kenyan media house at State House Entebbe. The president said the leadership he envisions for Uganda post-Museveni era is one that will continue to be decided by the people who are fortunately increasing in number.
Meanwhile the president's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba has asked Kenya's President William Ruto to forgive him following his "Kenya invasion" tweets in which he claimed that the Ugandan army would "take control of Kenya's capital Nairobi in less than two weeks".
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Uganda:
NRM Buganda Youth Endorse Museveni, Not Muhoozi, For 2026
Nile Post, 18 October 2022
As the struggle for win the hearts of the youths by Uganda's presidential hopefuls continues, NRM youth leaders from Buganda have endorsed President Museveni as the sole… Read more »
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Uganda:
I Am Not Here to Stay, Museveni Says - But Remains Tight-Lipped on Succession
Nile Post, 17 October 2022
I am not here to stay; Museveni says but remains tight-lipped on succession Read more »
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Uganda:
"My Deal With Mao Does Not Include Political Transition" - Museveni
Nile Post, 17 October 2022
President Museveni has said the Memorandum of Understanding that the NRM signed with Democratic Party in July did not include any agreement on political transition. Read more »
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Uganda:
Back Off Twitter, Museveni Orders Son, General Muhoozi
Nile Post, 14 October 2022
President Yoweri Museveni , the Commander in Chief of the armed forces, has ordered First Son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to back off making political statements on social media,… Read more »
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Kenya:
Museveni's Son Muhoozi Asks President Ruto to Forgive Him Following Kenya Invasion Tweets
Capital FM, 13 October 2022
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has asked President William Ruto to forgive him following his Kenya invasion tweets that elicited huge public outcry. Read more »
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President Yoweri Museveni (file photo).