Also known as: General Muhoozi Kainerugaba · Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba · General Muhoozi · Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba · Lt. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba · Gen Muhoozi · Major General Muhoozi Kainerugaba · Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba · Ugandan military chief Muhoozi · army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba · Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba — Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced 2031 presidential bid amid succession speculation.
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Citizen Digital
… Army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni's son and widely seen as his father's likely successor, has repeatedly clashed with Turkish authorities over efforts to extradite Fred Lumbuye. …
Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey in row over Museveni criticCapital News
… The announcement was also reposted by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on X. …
Uganda suspends all military cooperation with Turkiye over outstanding issuesCitizen Digital
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi orders Turkish nationals to leave the country By Citizen Reporter September 09, 2026 06:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi K …
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi orders Turkish nationals to leave the countryCitizen Digital
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s military chief, calls for strict arrests and 5-year prison terms for public urination By Kenneth Gachie September 05, 2026 12:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lt. …
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s military chief, calls for strict arrests and 5-year prison terms for public urinCitizen Digital
… Human rights groups stated that actions against opposition leaders in Uganda amount to state-sanctioned death threats. “Muhoozi Kainerugaba must be held responsible. …
Kenyan activists plan protests demanding release of Ugandan opposition leader BesigyeCitizen Digital
Rwandan government condemns General Muhoozi over ‘ethnic extremist’ posts By Kenneth Gachie September 01, 2026 11:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Rwandan government has condemned et …
Rwandan government condemns General Muhoozi over ‘ethnic extremist’ postsThe Standard
… The activists also blamed Museveni's son and military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba for Besigye's abduction and called for his "suspension" from heading the army. …
Activists blame Kenya for Uganda's Kizza Besigye's plightCitizen Digital
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Ugandan to be extradited over arms-smuggling to Mexican cartelsCapital News
Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that he will run for president in 2031, positioning himself as a potential successor to his father, long-serving President Yoweri Museveni. …
Muhoozi Declares Presidential Bid, Targets Uganda’s 2031 ElectionCitizen Digital
… Museveni's son, army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has made no secret of his desire for the top job, announcing -- then retracting -- his intention to run multiple times over the years. …
Palace intrigue in Uganda as succession battle heats upUganda's army has suspended all military cooperation with Turkey, citing a dispute over Turkish demands that Uganda hand over Fred Lumbuye, a political blogger and critic of President Yoweri Museveni who faces 15 criminal charges including incitement to violence and spreading false information.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's army has suspended all military cooperation with Turkey, citing a dispute over Turkish demands that Uganda hand over Fred Lumbuye, a political blogger and critic of President Yoweri Museveni who faces 15 criminal charges including incitement to violence and spreading false information.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's military announced the immediate suspension of all defence and military cooperation with Türkiye, citing unresolved outstanding issues between the two countries. The UPDF did not specify the nature of the issues or provide a timeline for resuming cooperation.
19 September 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered all Turkish nationals to leave Uganda immediately, declaring he has "severed anything to do with the Turks" and warning that those acting as Turkish agents during a planned protest at the Turkish Embassy on September 18 will face arrest.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has called for immediate arrests and imprisonment of no less than 5 years for men observed urinating in public view.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan activists have vowed to stage nationwide demonstrations on September 3, 2026, demanding answers over the alleged illegal rendition of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and calling for his immediate release, medical evacuation, and a full inquiry into alleged cross-border repression.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Rwandan government has condemned ethnic references used by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba in posts about businessman Odrek Rwabwogo and President Paul Kagame, with Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo saying Kigali does not agree with the "ethnic extremism" expressed and noting that Rwanda has spent 32 years rebuilding unity after the 1994 Genocide.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugandan and Kenyan activists blamed Kenya for opposition figure Kizza Besigye's plight, saying his abduction in November 2024 during a Kenya visit circumvented the country's Extradition Act. They called for an independent investigation and protests in Nairobi, with rights groups saying Besigye's health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges in Uganda.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's prosecution office approved the extradition to the United States of Katungi Michael Mpeirwe, a retired lieutenant charged with conspiring to supply weapons including machine guns, rocket launchers, grenades, and anti-aircraft equipment to Mexican drug cartels including the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion. Mpeirwe was a close associate of Ugandan army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced he will run for president in 2031, saying he aims to succeed his father who has ruled since 1986. Kainerugaba, 52, previously indicated he would contest the 2026 election but withdrew from that race.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vowed again to run for president as speculation grows over succession after Museveni's four-decade rule. The 52-year-old faces a challenge from a brother-in-law amid growing palace intrigue.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni, has vowed to run for president in 2031, but faces competition from his brother-in-law Odrek Rwabwogo, who is quietly gathering support within the bureaucracy as a reformer candidate.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kizza Besigye, a 70-year-old Ugandan opposition leader who has been in detention since November 2024, collapsed and lost consciousness during his treason trial in Kampala. He was rushed to an intensive care unit, where his wife reports he is unconscious and unresponsive.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Jailed opposition figure Kizza Besigye collapsed in court on Wednesday and was taken to hospital in Kampala, according to his wife. Besigye, 70, faces treason charges over an alleged plot against President Museveni and has now been hospitalised three times since his detention.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda announced the resumption of normal operations, a month after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba shut down the media house's offices. NMG's chairman stated the station would progressively restore services across television, print, radio and digital platforms.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dozens of Ugandans and Tanzanians are hiding in neighbouring Kenya after recent elections triggered mass arrests, kidnappings, and murders in their countries. Refugees report knowing between 20 and 40 others who have fled to Kenya in recent months, though many live in fear of cross-border abduction.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the media against recent pressure from President William Ruto and Uganda's Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a shift from his earlier attacks on journalists as "gossip mongers."
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's recent clash with Standard Media Group over editorial criticism demonstrates healthy democratic tension, not dysfunction. The author contends that media freedom requires inevitable friction between press and state power, and cites international examples including Finland to support the case that such confrontations are hallmarks of robust democracies.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claim that President William Ruto was involved in the closure of Nation Media Group outlets in Uganda, including NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor. Uganda's Executive Secretary of the office of the National Chairman stated that Uganda's decisions are made according to its laws and Constitution, not through personal relationships.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Regional human rights organizations have condemned the Ugandan government's military-led shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets and detention of political activists, describing it as "executive overreach" and a threat to Uganda's rule of law and press freedom.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba's tweets have moved from entertainment to serious diplomatic concern, with his posts now undermining regional relations and causing anxiety among embassies.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Danish photojournalist Klaus Thymann was arrested in Uganda on Monday over alleged wildlife-related offences while meeting authorities over permits for environmental work in the Rwenzori Mountains, according to officials and local media. The arrest came days after Uganda's army chief ordered the shutdown of a leading independent media group.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called for a review of Washington's security relationship with Uganda, saying that General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's closure of media outlets makes him and the military unfit partners for the US. Risch was responding to the closure of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor Newspaper, owned by Nation Media Group.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trials of two Ugandan government critics are resuming Tuesday as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, intensifies a crackdown on activists and independent media. Analysts say he has become the dominant force in the country in recent weeks, with repeated statements that he intends to succeed his 81-year-old father.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, has ordered the arrest of leading activists and politicians in recent weeks and shut down the main independent media group. Trials of two government critics, including opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his lawyer Erias Lukwago, were set to resume, with analysts saying Kainerugaba has become the dominant force in the country.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
US Senator Jim Risch called for a review of the US-Uganda security relationship following General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's closure of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, saying attacks on free speech raised concerns over Muhoozi's suitability to lead Uganda's military. Kenya Editors Guild and East African Press Councils condemned the move, with Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu stating that "a free press is indispensable to democracy" and must be protected.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing crackdown on the media in Kenya and across East Africa by leaders, citing incidents including the attempted abduction of a Standard Group Associate Editor and the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor by Uganda's Military Chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Editors' Guild has condemned Uganda's military shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets (NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and Daily Monitor) ordered by Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba, calling it an unacceptable threat to media freedom and press independence that violates the right to access independent information.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Editors Guild has condemned Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni's shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets, calling it a threat to press freedom and democratic accountability. The closure followed an order by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces to shut two leading media outlets, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, allegedly linked to critical coverage of the country's leadership.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba declared that President Museveni granted him authority to shut down any media house, invoking those powers to force NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor off air. The general announced that all critical coverage of Uganda's leadership would henceforth require clearance from his office.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and the Daily Monitor, accusing them of hostile reporting and acting against national interests. The shutdown has triggered concern among journalists and press freedom advocates over constitutional protections on freedom of expression.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →