Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni promotes son to army chief
Uganda's veteran leader Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son to head the country's defence forces, the East African nation's government announced, capping a dizzying rise for Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Uganda's veteran leader, Yoweri Museveni, has appointed his son to head the country's defence forces, the East African nation's government said, capping a dizzying rise for Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Although the 49-year-old general has in the past denied claims he intends to succeed his father - one of Africa's longest-serving leaders - he has enjoyed a rapid climb through Uganda's army ranks.
Following a row in 2022 over a post by Kainerugaba threatening to invade Kenya, Museveni, 79, had sought to rein in his wayward son by telling him to stay off social media when it comes to affairs of state.To many Ugandans, Kainerugaba's position as heir apparent has been obvious, but the government has in the past taken a harsh line against anyone discussing the matter.
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