By Peter mabira
KYANKWANZI, Uganda – November 13, 2026 – Members of the Mwangaza Fraternity and Sorority Cohort Three have petitioned the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC), calling for deliberate preparations for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s eventual departure from office and proposing Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as his successor.
The declaration was issued on Friday following an assembly of diverse NRM members and Mwangaza cadres who completed their training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.
The document, read by Madam Nabirye Barbrah, calls on the NRM leadership, the Ugandan people and the broader revolutionary movement to prepare for an orderly leadership transition while safeguarding the political and developmental legacy associated with President Museveni.
The petitioners propose that, when President Museveni relinquishes the presidency, Gen. Muhoozi should be elected President of Uganda in accordance with the Constitution, relevant laws and the NRM Constitution.
They describe Gen. Muhoozi as eminently qualified for the country’s top leadership position, citing his contribution to the Ugandan Revolution, regional peace and stability, strengthening of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), soldiers’ welfare and the fight against corruption.
The cadres envision a future under Gen. Muhoozi’s leadership based on what they describe as “CHANGE, BUT WITH CONTINUITY.”
They argue that succession should not mean abandoning what President Museveni has built over decades but rather protecting, preserving and advancing the foundation for future generations.
Drawing on the history of the liberation struggle, the members recalled how President Museveni began his revolutionary journey with 27 guns, while Gen. Muhoozi grew up witnessing his father’s leadership and the development of the movement before eventually becoming a military commander.
They used a generational analogy to explain their understanding of the transition: “The father planted a tree, the son must water it, and the grandchildren will eat its fruits.”
In their view, the vision remains the same, although a new generation of leaders would take responsibility for carrying it forward.
The declaration identifies African political and economic integration, the knowledge economy, digital transformation, space technology and nuclear development among the areas requiring greater attention.
The Mwangaza members also requested Gen. Muhoozi to become Patron of the Mwangaza African Revolutionary Study Groups.
They expressed their readiness to return to their respective communities as Mwangaza ambassadors, promoting the ideals of the movement and serving under the leadership envisioned in their declaration, including a possible MK-led government.
The petitioners further applauded the NRM Pressure Group and the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) for what they described as their role in sustaining discussions about the country’s post-Museveni leadership.
They also thanked President Museveni for supporting the Mwangaza initiative since its establishment in 2021.
Beyond the succession question, the declaration proposes that President Museveni, assisted by Gen. Muhoozi, convene a National Conference bringing together different political forces by 2031.
The proposed conference would seek to revitalise what the petitioners call the 1995 National Democratic Consensus and provide a platform for discussions on Uganda’s political, economic and institutional future.
Among the proposed agenda items are East African political integration, national defence and security doctrine, a national economic doctrine, regional government and the establishment of a National Council of State.
Within the NRM, the cadres are calling for greater harmonisation among members around a common strategic direction, alongside the establishment of committees to prepare contributions towards the proposed national dialogue.
The declaration comes amid growing public discussion about President Museveni’s eventual successor and the future leadership direction of the ruling NRM.
Reports concerning an alleged discussion at an NRM CEC meeting about Gen. Muhoozi’s possible succession attracted attention. However, NRM Secretary-General Richard Todwong dismissed reports that the party had rejected the proposal, describing them as false and explaining that the CEC routinely discusses political, social and economic matters.
The members thanked the leadership and staff of the National Leadership Institute for hosting the gathering.
