Succession isn't my cup of tea — Muhoozi

Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said succeding his father President Yoweri Museveni has never been in his mind.

"Some people keep saying I want to be president? Frankly speaking that has never been in my mind," he said. 

Taking to Twitter, Muhoozi said he is already the leader of his generation, adding that his generation will be the greatest. 

"That's the highest honour I can think of," he said.

This is contrary to a statement he made on October 14, claiming he is the country's next president-designate. 

Muhoozi said the opposition under musician-cum politician Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine will never lead the country upon his father's retirement. 

"To the Ugandan opposition, after my father, I will defeat you badly in any election. Ugandans love me more than they'll ever love you," he said in a tweet. 

In May 2019, Muhoozi shared a meme showing how he and his 'brother' were competing for the position.

He captioned it, "Me and my young brother Kabobi arguing over who can fill my father's shoes! Thanks to the best artist in Uganda."

Uganda will go to the polls in 2026 to elect a new president.

Museveni has ruled the country since he ascended to power in 1978.