Uganda's Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has publicly endorsed Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to succeed President Yoweri Museveni in the 2031 general elections, according to The Independent Uganda. Tayebwa made the remarks on Monday during the launch of a digital website in Kampala. The endorsement, from one of the country's top legislative figures, is seen as a significant boost to Muhoozi's anticipated presidential bid.

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, held discussions with the owner of Nation Media Group following the military's closure of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda. The meeting appears to address concerns regarding media operations in the country.

According to The Observer, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Museveni, is now influential in Kampala's political landscape. The report highlights recent political shifts, including the removal of Speaker Anita Annet Among and the retention of her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, suggesting a significant change in power dynamics. The article raises questions about Muhoozi's political future and influence before potentially assuming the presidency.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned presidential hopefuls to scrutinize the track records of political figures backing their campaigns. Speaking at a diaspora town hall with Kenyans in Spokane, Washington State, Gachagua named National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed, COTU-K Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, and analyst Prof. Makau Mutua as figures whose endorsements he claims historically precede election losses, citing Junet's long support for the late Raila Odinga.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, said in public remarks that he fears his father, listing him among the few people he fears. According to Tuko, the confession sparked a viral online debate, with social media users reacting widely and noting who was notably absent from his list. The exchange drew significant attention across Ugandan social media platforms.

Businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi cautioned the United Opposition against selecting Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election. In a radio interview, Wanjigi expressed that Musyoka lacks the inspiration and drive necessary for significant political causes, a conclusion he reached after collaborating with him during Raila Odinga's 2017 campaign. Wanjigi emphasized his honesty about Musyoka's capabilities despite their friendship.