Summary:

• UNAIDS Executive Director, Ms. Winnie Byanyima, advises Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to focus on other pursuits rather than aspiring to lead Uganda, citing the need for experience in addressing the country’s challenges.

The UNAIDS Executive Director, Ms. Winnie Byanyima, has advised Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the First Son of President Museveni, to redirect his efforts elsewhere instead of aspiring to lead the country.

In a recorded video statement, Byanyima urged the public to focus on pressing national issues rather than spending time on Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his political ambitions. She emphasized that General Kainerugaba should steer clear of leading the country altogether.

While acknowledging President Museveni’s achievements, Byanyima noted his diminishing strength and raised concerns about the influence of family members in his inner circle. She called for collective efforts to restore the country and discouraged wasting time on Muhoozi Kainerugaba, suggesting that he should pursue other endeavors.

Byanyima emphasized the need for leadership experience in addressing the country’s challenges, stating that running the nation, alleviating poverty, and fostering development require a specific level of expertise, which she believes is lacking in Muhoozi and his associates.

“Leadership is not something you stumble upon; it involves a process of learning, experimenting, and building expertise. It is not a role for idlers who simply fall into it,” she added.