GEN KATUMBA WAMALA 2026 PRESIDENTIAL PROJECT: Supporters of Another UPDF General Plan Mega Birthday Party to Unveil Him as Museveni Successor, Muhoozi Opponent

A section of Ugandans have started Project Katumba Wamala to front former UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen Katumba Wamala as a possible successor to President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, and opponent to the son of the head-of-state. 

Gen Katumba Wamala, who previously served as police chief, is the current works and transport minister.

A poster circulating on social media talks of ‘Project Katumba Wamala’ which will be officially unveiled on his birthday party.

The General’s birthday bash is scheduled for November 19, 2022.

The people behind the ‘Project Katumba Wamala’ say he is their ‘Beacon of Hope.’

Project Katumba Wamala poster.

Last year, Gen Katumba Wamala survived an assassination attempt, but his daughter and driver were killed by assailants. (Read Story Here).

The rumored preparations for Gen Katumba Wamala’s birthday bash and the launch of his project come days after first son Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba celebrated his 48th birthday.

On April 23, Kainerugaba held a birthday party at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala.

At the party, Lt Gen Kainerugaba, also the Commander of UPDF Land Forces, unveilled his plan for Ugandan youth. (Read Story Here).

Earlier, Muhoozi had addressed those who participated in a marathon to honor him. The first son said the country was on fire because of him. (Read Story Here).

On April 24, President Museveni held a State House dinner to honour his son Muhoozi. (See Photos from Muhoozi Dinner HERE).

Museveni revealed a special name for his son. (Read Story Here).

The president also described Muhoozi as a special gift. (Read Story Here).

Muhoozi talked of ‘good things’ in the future. (Read Story Here).

Also attending the birthday dinner was Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

Kagame said he was ready to edit Muhoozi’s tweets. (Read Story Here).

He also talked of the expectations he and others have in Muhoozi. (Read Story Here).

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Meanwhile, Muhoozi recently announced the date for the end of his birthday celebrations. (Read Story Here).

He also said he has asked Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to grace the final mega birthday party. (Read Story Here).

MORE ABOUT MUHOOZI PROJECT

Muhoozi has officially announced his interest in becoming Uganda’s President. (Read Story Here).

The first has laughed at his enemies and haters, saying they must be feeling like fools and swallowing their words as they see him destined to become president. (Read Story Here).

Muhoozi has also announced that he will soon unveil his 2026 presidential election program. (Read Story Here).

But some generals have warned Muhoozi and his father Museveni.

Former army commander Gen Mugisha Muntu has told Museveni to allow Muhoozi to retire from the army to pursue his presidential ambitions. (Read Story Here).

Gen David Sejusa has warned Muhoozi of enemies within his ‘project.’ (Read Story Here).

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Samuel Kamugisha

Samuel Kamugisha is a Ugandan journalist, editor, language instructor, poet, fiction and non-fiction writer. A Makerere University graduate of Journalism and Communication with a decade-long experience in news reporting, writing and editing, Kamugisha is Editor at The Pearl Times. Most of his previous work was published by The Observer. When he is not doing journalism work -- which is rare -- Kamugisha will be reading or writing a short story or a poem, or caught up in the writer's block.

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