Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a fresh warning over the country’s Vice President position, suggesting that the person currently occupying the office should prepare to vacate it soon.
Muhoozi, who is the son of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, made the remarks in a series of posts on his official X account on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The Ugandan army chief suggested that the government had exercised enough diplomacy over the matter and that changes in the office could be imminent.
“About being Vice President. I think we have been diplomatic enough. Whoever is in that office should prepare to hand it over soon,” Muhoozi declared.
However, in a subsequent statement, Muhoozi clarified that he was not interested in taking over the Vice Presidency at the moment, saying he wanted to concentrate on prayer.
“I’m not interested in the Vice Presidency right now…I want to focus on prayers. But I think we should shift it to West-Nile. At least we will get a man from there,” he stated.
Muhoozi Says Uganda Government Will Operate on Military Terms
In another series of remarks, the Chief of Defence Forces suggested that the Ugandan government would adopt military-style operations if changes were made to the country’s leadership structure.
Muhoozi indicated that his approach would focus on eliminating inefficiency and enforcing discipline in government operations.
“As Vice President, the government will operate on military terms. There will be no more inefficiency,” he stated.
His comments have drawn attention to the country’s political leadership structure, particularly the future of the Vice Presidency and the possibility of changes to the position.
Muhoozi’s latest statements come amid continued public interest in his political ambitions and his influence within Uganda’s leadership, given his position as army chief and his relationship with President Museveni.
