Ugandan president appoints son as military chief

Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni, has promoted his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head the military. The 49-year-old's promotion comes amid a major cabinet reshuffle in which five ministers were sacked. In power since 1986, Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming his only son as his successor. Gen. Kainerugaba is a controversial figure, becoming increasingly involved in the political arena, in breach of military protocols.