Gen. Muhoozi Hints at Bid for Uganda’s Vice Presidency.
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has hinted at ambitions to become the country’s Vice President, saying whoever currently holds the position should prepare to vacate it soon.
In a post on social media, Muhoozi said the time for discussing the vice-presidency in diplomatic terms appeared to be over.
“Regarding the Vice Presidency, I think we have used diplomatic language enough. Whoever is in that position should prepare to hand it over soon,” he said.
Muhoozi also outlined how he would want the government to operate if he became Vice President, saying it would follow a military-style approach.
“If I become Vice President, the government will operate in a military manner. There will be no more inefficiency,” he said.
Although his remarks suggest an interest in the position, Muhoozi did not specify when he expects to assume the role or how such an appointment would be made.
His remarks follow an earlier post he shared with his followers on X, in which he hinted at stepping down as Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces to devote his life to Christianity and religious pursuits.
