Veteran journalist and political commentator Charles Onyango Obbo has reignited discussion on leadership succession in Uganda, warning that the country risks drifting into dynastic politics if merit and institutional processes are not prioritised over family ties.
In a commentary shared on X, Obbo questioned the growing tendency across Africa, including Uganda, where long-serving leaders appear increasingly associated with family-linked succession pathways rather than open political competition.
His remarks come at a time when Uganda’s succession debate continues to draw attention, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, frequently mentioned in political circles due to his military career and rising public profile. Get The Full Story Here