Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda has moved to ease tensions with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba following a public disagreement over the 2031 presidential race.
The development comes after Muhoozi accused Babalanda of spreading what he described as falsehoods about Uganda’s political future and demanded an apology, warning that she risked losing her government position.
The disagreement followed remarks attributed to Babalanda suggesting that President Yoweri Museveni would remain politically active and appear on the ballot in 2031—comments that appeared to contradict claims by Muhoozi’s supporters that he had been cleared to prepare for a presidential bid in 2031.
In a response posted on X, Babalanda appeared to extend an olive branch to Muhoozi by attaching his earlier message and writing, “Afande Tuko Pamoja,” meaning “We are together, sir.”
Muhoozi reportedly welcomed the response but asked Babalanda to visit the Patriotic League of Uganda offices in Nakasero and sign an endorsement form as a demonstration of her support for his political journey.
The exchange has since sparked fresh debate about Muhoozi’s 2031 ambitions and the political succession question within the ruling establishment.
For now, Babalanda’s message appears to have shifted the dispute from confrontation toward reconciliation, while the question of who will ultimately contest Uganda’s 2031 presidential election remains politically sensitive.
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