General Muhoozi eyes 2031 Ugandan presidency Africa 2 hours ago

Kainerugaba, who leads a political pressure group called the Patriotic League of Uganda, had previously declared he would stand in the last election in January but ultimately backed out.

When asked if Museveni would seek another term, government spokesman Alan Kasujja told Reuters, "as has been the case over the years, President Museveni and the party he leads will make that decision when the time comes.

Kainerugaba, 52, has long been touted as a possible successor to his ageing father and is well known for his fiery social media posts, including threats to behead the leading opposition leader Bobi Wine.