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Uganda’s ruling party resists Museveni’s plan for his son to succeed him
Senior members of Uganda’s ruling party opposed President Yoweri Museveni’s plan for his son to succeed him.
The challenge emerged at a closed meeting of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) executive committee on November 10.
The committee halted a vote on Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s candidacy after members raised objections; four supported him and three opposed him before voting stopped.
Kainerugaba, 52, is Uganda’s army chief and has said he wants to run for president in 2031.
Party members cited concerns about his readiness and conduct, including his confrontational social media posts and threats against political opponents.
Museveni, 82, has led Uganda since 1986, and the resistance signals that his preferred family succession does not have full backing within his party.
NRM leaders have suggested Museveni run again in 2031, while Kainerugaba could move into a civilian role to prepare for leadership.
Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) showed resistance to President Yoweri Museveni’s reported plan to make his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, his successor.
At a closed-door party meeting on Tuesday, members objected to Kainerugaba’s candidacy and the vote was abandoned.
Four committee members reportedly supported his candidacy and three opposed it before voting stopped.
Some party officials suggested moving Kainerugaba from the army to a civilian role to build political experience.
Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986, and the resistance presents an unusual challenge to his influence within the party.
- Who
- President Yoweri Museveni, his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and officials of the ruling National Resistance Movement.
- What
- Party officials resisted a reported plan to position Kainerugaba as Museveni’s successor; a vote on his candidacy was abandoned.
- When
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, according to CNBC Indonesia.
- Where
- A closed-door meeting of the NRM executive committee in Uganda.
- Why
- Some officials said Kainerugaba was not ready to succeed his father; reports also cited concerns about his aggressive conduct and social media threats.
NRM officials opposing Kainerugaba's candidacy
Supporters of Kainerugaba's candidacy
Readiness
NRM officials opposing Kainerugaba's candidacy
They said he was not ready to succeed Museveni and some proposed giving him a civilian role to gain experience.
Supporters of Kainerugaba's candidacy
Four committee members reportedly supported his candidacy before the vote was stopped.
Conduct
NRM officials opposing Kainerugaba's candidacy
Some officials cited his aggressive behaviour and social media threats as reasons for concern.
Supporters of Kainerugaba's candidacy
The sources do not report supporters’ reasons.
Museveni presented party leaders with a document saying his son was qualified to succeed him.
NRM executive committee members objected to Kainerugaba’s candidacy at a closed-door meeting, and the vote was stopped.
- President
- Yoweri Museveni, 82
- Son
- Muhoozi Kainerugaba, 52, Uganda’s army chief
- Party
- National Resistance Movement (NRM)
- Vote
- Four reportedly supported Kainerugaba and three opposed him before voting stopped
- Presidency
- Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986
- Potential election
- Kainerugaba has said he wants to run for president in 2031
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