Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that he will step down from the country’s top military command position within the next few months, saying he has completed the tasks God assigned him.

“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,” Muhoozi declared, signalling a possible major change in Uganda’s military leadership.

The four-star general did not reveal who would take over from him or give a specific date for the anticipated handover. He also did not clarify whether leaving the CDF position would mean retiring from the UPDF altogether or moving to another responsibility.

Muhoozi has had a long military career since joining the Uganda People’s Defence Forces in 1999. He received officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom before rising through several senior positions, including Commander of the Special Forces, Land Forces Commander and eventually Chief of Defence Forces.

His announcement comes at a time when he has also been making ambitious statements about Uganda’s economic future. He recently outlined plans to attract at least $20 billion in foreign investment by 2031, with a particular focus on bringing high-end international brands to Kampala and Entebbe.

On infrastructure, Muhoozi promised to prioritise repairing roads in Kampala and ending the problem of potholes. He also proposed that urban development plans should receive approval through his office and said he intended to recruit international urban planning experts.

Beyond infrastructure and investment, Muhoozi spoke about poverty reduction through the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), which he chairs. He announced plans to establish community kitchens in Kampala’s slum areas, saying the initiative would help feed vulnerable people.

His decision to announce an expected departure from the CDF position has attracted attention because of his growing political influence and reports that President Yoweri Museveni has identified him as his preferred successor. However, Muhoozi has not yet explained what role he intends to pursue after handing over military command or whether he plans to retire from active service.