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Museveni clan makes show of family unity ahead of 2026 poll

Fifteen months from the elections, the president's eldest son Muhoozi Kainerugaba is making less noise about succeeding his father. But he hasn't stopped trying to extend the army's influence, with his father's help. [...]

Published on 31/10/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Museveni strives to win over northern voters

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