Uganda's Army Chief Muhoozi Announces Retirement to Dedicate Life to Christ
Muhoozi disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account, saying he had completed the responsibilities he believed God had entrusted to him and was ready to hand over the position to another qualified officer.
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to step down from his military leadership position in the coming months to dedicate his life to Christ.
Muhoozi disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account, saying he had completed the responsibilities he believed God had entrusted to him and was ready to hand over the position to another qualified officer.
“My time as CDF is coming to an end. I have accomplished all the tasks my God gave me. In a few months I will handover this office to a qualified officer. I shall dedicate my life to Christ after that,” he said.
However, the military chief did not specify when he would officially retire or identify a possible successor.
His announcement signals a potential leadership change at the top of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).
Muhoozi, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has served as the country's Chief of Defence Forces since March 2024, when he succeeded General Wilson Mbadi.
His planned departure comes amid considerable public attention surrounding his military leadership and political statements, which have frequently attracted regional interest.
Further details regarding his retirement plans and the process of appointing his successor are yet to be announced.
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