Former State Minister for Foreign Affairs Okello Oryem has claimed that the transition of power from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has already happened, expressing hope that he will continue serving under the army general if he eventually becomes Uganda’s next president.
Speaking to NTV Uganda’s Daniel Kibet, Oryem shared his views on the country’s political future and the possibility of Muhoozi succeeding his father. His remarks have renewed discussion about the question of who will take over leadership when Museveni eventually leaves office.
Oryem’s comments come amid growing public attention on General Muhoozi, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), whose political ambitions have increasingly featured in Uganda’s succession debate. The general has attracted attention from supporters who view him as a potential future leader, while his possible rise to the presidency remains a subject of national discussion.
The debate has gained further momentum following the activities of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a pressure movement associated with Muhoozi that has been mobilising supporters across the country. The movement’s efforts to establish itself as a political party have added another dimension to discussions about the general’s political future.
For Oryem, the transition from Museveni to his son is already underway, a position that suggests he views the current political developments as part of a broader process of leadership succession. However, his remarks reflect his personal assessment of the situation rather than a formal transfer of presidential power.
President Museveni has led Uganda since 1986, making the question of succession an important issue in the country’s political landscape. Discussions about what happens after his presidency have continued to attract attention, particularly as political actors and movements position themselves ahead of future electoral contests.
Oryem’s expression of willingness to serve under Muhoozi also raises questions about the future composition of Uganda’s political leadership should the general pursue and eventually secure the presidency. His remarks indicate that some figures who have served under Museveni are already considering what their roles might be under a potential Muhoozi administration.
As the succession debate continues, questions remain about how Uganda’s next leadership transition would unfold, the role of political parties and institutions, and the extent to which voters will shape the country’s future. While Oryem believes the transition has already happened, any formal change in the presidency would depend on Uganda’s constitutional and electoral processes.
