Just two years to Uganda's presidential polls, President Yoweri Museveni's eldest son Lieutenant General Kainerugaba Muhoozi continues to issue statements that could further speculate his interest.
The army general, who was recently promoted to a three-star general, is gaining influence among the Ugandan Patriotic Defense Forces, which play an important role during transition.
On Monday, General Muhoozi fired warning to unnamed foes, saying that he has no doubt that UPDF will protect Uganda's sovereignty in the event of dangers.
"I can assure whoever even thinks of messing with Uganda will get a very bad day. Long live UPDF! Long live Ugandan Special Forces!" he said.
Last week, he elicited online debate when he took to social media to claim that Uganda was a God chosen nation during the country's independence day.
"Ugandan strong! I never used to believe it but Almighty God has made me a believer. Nobody can defeat Uganda! This is God's country.
"Whoever dares will be crushed to dust! Ruhanga asiimwe.Happy Independence Day!God bless Uganda!" he wrote, posting Ugandan flags.
The 44-year-old is said to be one of the favorites to take over from his father, a former Ugandan Patriotic Defense Forces member who took over power in 1986.
Lt Gen Muhoozi has rapidly risen in ranks within the army, with Museveni promoting him to the current position from Major General in 2019 February.
“The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has confirmed the promotions of 2,031 UPDF personnel to various ranks,” read the statement by the army.
President Museveni is however keen to defend his seat in 2021 polls having prevailed upon Parliament to scrap age limits and terms for presidential candidates.
By then, he could be the oldest serving African president after Obiang Nguema of Equitorial Guinea, who has been around for decades.