Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni stirred controversy on Thursday by appointing his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as the country’s top military commander, fuelling speculation about succession plans and dynastic rule in the East African nation. Kainerugaba’s appointment comes amid growing concerns among Ugandans about the president’s perceived grooming of his eldest son for the presidency. Despite a law prohibiting serving army officers from engaging in partisan politics, Kainerugaba has been actively involved in political activities, including leading rallies and launching the Patriotic League of Uganda, which he claims is nonpartisan and…
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