Kainerugaba, 52, has long been touted as a possible successor to his father, who has ruled Uganda since 1986.

Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has said he will contest the country’s presidency in 2031.

Kainerugaba, 52, has long been touted as a possible successor to his father, who has ruled Uganda since 1986.

He made the declaration in a series of posts on X on Tuesday night.

“I will stand for the highest office in the land in 2031. And we will win by the grace of Almighty God,” Kainerugaba said.