Former presidential aspirant Joseph Kabuleta has launched a sharp critique of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, dismissing his chances of ever ascending to the presidency while questioning his approach to governance and rule of law.
Speaking in a recent interview, Kabuleta argued that Muhoozi’s actions continue to undermine perceptions of his leadership readiness.
Kabuleta described Muhoozi as a “mirage,” suggesting that his perceived political strength is illusory and largely dependent on the continued leadership of his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
He argued that while Muhoozi may wield influence within current power structures, this influence does not translate into credible national leadership potential.
“What it goes to show is that Muhoozi is not going to be anywhere near leadership in this country,” Kabuleta said, adding that the General’s actions repeatedly reinforce this view.
He likened Muhoozi’s political image to an illusion that appears substantial from a distance but lacks substance upon closer scrutiny.
Central to Kabuleta’s criticism was the recent incident involving Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who was reportedly arrested while carrying out legal duties as counsel for opposition figure Kizza Besigye.
According to Kabuleta, Lukwago was simply serving legal documents on behalf of his client—a routine judicial process.
He argued that Muhoozi’s alleged response to the situation reflected a lack of understanding of basic legal and governmental procedures.
“Arresting a man who is serving papers shows he doesn’t know anything about the processes of government,” Kabuleta stated.
He added that such actions point to an overreliance on authority and coercion rather than institutional governance.
Kabuleta further contrasted Muhoozi’s conduct with that of President Museveni, noting that while the president has historically exercised significant power, he has often done so with calculated restraint.
He suggested that Muhoozi has not demonstrated a similar grasp of leadership dynamics or statecraft.
Kabuleta asserted that, in his view, there is no realistic path for Muhoozi to become president, emphasizing that current trends only reinforce that assessment.