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Uganda’s leader Yoweri Museveni has promoted his eldest son, Muhoozi to become a special presidential adviser in a reshuffle of army commanders. Check also: Winnie Byanyima Bails Out Kanyamunyu, She Angers Akena’s Relatives Maj Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has risen rapidly within the military, fuelling speculation that he is being groomed to become president one day. Analysts say his new role, working ...

”Amin was better than Museveni.” The former Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate, Dr Kizza Besigye, on Sunday lauded former Ugandan president Idi Amin, saying his eight-year leadership was more developmental than President Museveni’s 30-year reign. Check Also: Besigye: Am seeking international remedies The late Idi Amin ruled Uganda from 1972 to 1979. “Although he was not highly educated, he left ...

KAMPALA, Uganda – Officials with Uganda’s ruling party passed a resolution to remove the age limit on the presidency so President Yoweri Museveni can run again.[9] Check also: Opposition MPs Walk Out On Museveni Over Besigye Museveni, now 71, would be ineligible to seek re-election in 2021 because the constitution bars anyone older than 75 to serve. He has been ...

One loved-up Ugandan couple had a rather eminent guest over the weekend.[9] President Yoweri Museveni came out to support the happy couple, [4]Annet Twebaze and Bright Kamuhanda, with the gift of 10 cows at the former’s giveaway ceremony, a precursor to marriage. Check also: 11 Silly Things ALL Married Couples Fights Over And the president spared no expense with his ...

UGANDA – Soldiers and an opposition MP among those suspected of planning an armed uprising against President Yoweri Museveni.[9] Check also: Dr. Kizza Besigye charged with treason At least 30 people,[6] including serving soldiers and an opposition MP, have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to overthrow Uganda’s government,[5] the country’s army has said. Army spokesman Colonel Paddy Ankunda told ...