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Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he will leave Uganda’s military leadership in the coming months.
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He plans to dedicate his life to Christ after stepping down.
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No handover date or successor has been announced.
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to step down from his military leadership position in the coming months, saying he intends to dedicate his life to Christ.
Muhoozi made the announcement in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday, November 6, 2026. He said he had completed the tasks he believed God had assigned him and was prepared to hand over the office to another qualified military officer.
“My time as CDF is coming to an end. I have accomplished all the tasks my God gave me. In a few months I will handover this office to a qualified officer. I shall dedicate my life to Christ after that,” he said.
The announcement points to a possible change in the leadership of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), although Muhoozi did not provide a specific date for his departure or name a potential successor.
Muhoozi Signals Leadership Transition
Muhoozi’s statement suggests that he expects to leave the position within the next few months. However, he did not disclose whether a formal retirement process had begun or provide further details about the arrangements for the transition.
The UPDF was not reported to have issued a separate statement confirming the planned departure or announcing any changes to its leadership structure.
His announcement therefore leaves questions about the timing of the handover and the officer who could take over command of Uganda’s military.
Museveni’s Son Has Led Military Since 2024
Muhoozi, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, became Chief of Defence Forces in March 2024. He replaced General Wilson Mbadi, who had held the position before him.
Since his appointment, Muhoozi’s military leadership and public statements have attracted considerable attention in Uganda and across the East African region.
His latest announcement comes amid continued public interest in his military and political activities. However, he did not explain whether his decision to leave the military leadership position would affect his involvement in public affairs.
He also did not outline any specific plans beyond his stated intention to dedicate his life to Christ after handing over the office.
