Fresh reports suggest that preparations may be underway within President Yoweri Museveni’s inner circle for a possible transfer of power to his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in a succession arrangement that could reshape Uganda’s political future.
According to sources familiar with the reported developments, final preparations are allegedly taking place at State House to pave the way for Muhoozi to eventually assume the presidency, with discussions reportedly revolving around a transition before 2031.
The reports further claim that one of the proposals under consideration is to appoint Muhoozi Vice President, a move that would place him in a strategic position to succeed Museveni before the end of his current presidential term.
In a particularly controversial claim, sources allege that a Muhoozi-led administration could suspend general elections for up to 10 years, arguing that Uganda has suffered extensive damage and would require a prolonged period of reconstruction without what proponents reportedly describe as the disruptions associated with electoral campaigns.
However, no official government communication has confirmed plans to suspend elections, appoint Muhoozi Vice President or transfer presidential authority to him. The claims remain unverified and would represent a significant departure from Uganda’s constitutional electoral framework.
Meanwhile, sources indicate that thousands of National Resistance Movement (NRM) cadres could be invited to the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi within the next three weeks for what is expected to be a major political briefing.
During the reported gathering, Museveni is allegedly expected to address party mobilisers about the proposed succession arrangements and prepare them to popularise Muhoozi’s possible presidency across the country.
If the meeting takes place as described, it could become an important moment in the unfolding debate over the future leadership of the ruling party and the country.Muhoozi, who currently serves as Chief of Defence Forces and heads the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has increasingly featured in discussions about Uganda’s post-Museveni political future.
The reported developments come amid growing speculation about succession within the NRM, with questions emerging over whether the party will eventually settle on Muhoozi or allow its established structures to determine Museveni’s successor.
For now, the alleged transition plans, the proposed vice-presidential appointment and the reported 10-year suspension of elections remain claims attributed to unnamed sources, rather than officially announced government policy.
