Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is edging closer to becoming the next Vice President, sources have told tndNews, Uganda.

Muhoozi, son of President Yoweri Museveni, 82, is the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations.

He has built his political ambitions quickly even as he serves in the military. Museveni’she only publicly known sni, Muhoozi, has caused a stampede in public service, as his focus is on fighting corruption.

Through his pressure group, the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), his allies such as Balaam Barugahara, Minister of Local Government in the NRM, Justine Nameere, among others, Muhoozi is getting an attention of the public.

Although his presidential ambition may not be widely supported because of the ways he has handled some of the opposition figures in recent years, including his diplomatic approach, Museveni’s son is optimistic about succeeding his father.

Last week, he made a series of posts on X, hinting at how close he is to becoming the Vice President.

According to the Constitution of the country, once a President dies or becomes incapable of running the government, the Vice President takes over.

The current Vice President is Jessica Alupo, who retired from military service at the rank of Major.

Alupo has been the Vice President of Uganda since 2021 and was reappointed after Museveni won his 7th term following the January 15 elections.

“I hear there is a young woman called Jessica who has been warming my seat for long enough. Maybe its time for her to leave,” Muhoozi wrote on November 5.

When could Museveni appoint him Vice President?

Two sources who are members of his PLU establishment told tndNews, Uganda, on Sunday that their boss, Muhoozi, could be Vice President within three months.

“All we hear is that Gen. Muhoozi is edging closer. His nomination, which Parliament will quickly approve, is close,” one source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said.

Another source said, “Consideration has been made. He is Museveni’s best bet to succeed him, and in three months, we will see Jessica Alupo given a new role.”