Uganda, March 17 -- Until March 15, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's public pronouncements had decreased. But the people aligned with him and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) recently announced a political pressure group they called Uganda Patriotic League (UPL).

This provoked NRM to make it categorically clear that President Museveni, Gen Muhoozi's father, will be on the ballot paper in 2026.

NRM secretary general Richard Todwong took it upon himself to declare that Museveni is still their man, saying the President has ensured peace and tranquillity, which should be galvanised until there is another candidate with the credentials to take Uganda forward.

"Unfortunately, he [Museveni] and the NRM, see none yet," Todwong said.

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