
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.
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