KAMPALA — Businessman Godfrey Kirumira and businessman Sudhir Ruparelia have endorsed Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as their preferred next President of Uganda, according to a post by Henry Basaliza.
Basaliza, in a post on X on Monday, September 7, 2026, thanked the two businessmen for joining what he described as their cause and backing Kainerugaba as “the next President of Uganda.”
“Thank you Mr. Godfrey Kirumira and Mr. Sudhir Ruparelia for joining our cause and endorsing Gen. @mkainerugaba as the next President of Uganda,” Basaliza wrote.
He described the endorsement as a strong expression of confidence in Kainerugaba’s leadership, vision and commitment to Uganda’s future.
“Together we remain united in building a stronger, more prosperous and patriotic Uganda,” Basaliza added.
The post was accompanied by photographs showing Kirumira and Ruparelia signing documents associated with the Patriotic League of Uganda, whose branding is visible in the background.
The endorsement adds the names of two prominent businessmen to the growing public discussion around Kainerugaba’s political ambitions and possible succession to the presidency.
Kainerugaba, Uganda’s First Son, who currently serves as Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, has increasingly featured in political discussions ahead of the country’s future leadership transition.
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