Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said he expects to win 90 percent of the vote in Uganda’s 2031 presidential election if he receives the backing of his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
Muhoozi, who is Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, made the statement on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in a post on X accompanied by a photograph of himself with President Museveni.
“With my great father, Mzee’s, support I will get 90% in the elections in 2031,” Muhoozi wrote.
The remarks come after Muhoozi declared his intention to contest for Uganda’s presidency in 2031.
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Muhoozi had previously been associated with ambitions to contest the 2026 presidential election but later ruled himself out and backed Museveni. His Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has also continued its grassroots mobilisation following the 2026 elections.
His remarks are likely to generate debate about Uganda’s political future and the possible contenders for the 2031 presidential election.
For now, Muhoozi remains Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and continues to be associated with the PLU political movement.
For now, Muhoozi remains Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and continues to be associated with the PLU political movement.
Source: People Daily Digital | Additional reporting: Uncovered UG
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- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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