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 · Gen. Muhoozi · CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, who announced plans to step down and has declared intention to run for president in 2031.
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The Standard
… Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda's military and President Yoweri Museveni's son, has asserted growing control in recent months, ordering the arrests of politicians, activists and now a media shutdown. …
Uganda army chief shuts down NTV Uganda and the Daily MonitorThe Standard
… Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, who announced the directive through his social media account in the early hours of Sunday. …
'Crumbling regime': journalists' federation condemns Uganda media shutdownCitizen Digital
… In a reply posted on the Citizen TV X-handle, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba claimed responsibility for the decision to declare Martha Karua persona non grata. …
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Martha Karua ban - Why Kenya needs a spineCitizen Digital
… The powerful army chief, and son of the president, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, then posted pictures of him blindfolded in an unknown location. …
Uganda: Kizza Besigye's lawyer denied bailCitizen Digital
… The powerful army chief, and son of the president, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, then posted pictures of him blindfolded in an unknown location. …
Uganda: Kizza Besigye's lawyer denied bailCitizen Digital
I deported Martha Karua, she's no longer welcome in Uganda - CDF Muhoozi says By Ian Omondi June 23, 2026 04:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Senior Counsel Martha Karua and Uganda …
I deported Martha Karua, she's no longer welcome in Uganda - CDF Muhoozi saysCitizen Digital
I deported Martha Karua, she's no longer welcome in Uganda - CDF Muhoozi says By Ian Omondi June 23, 2026 04:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Senior Counsel Martha Karua and Uganda …
I deported Martha Karua, she's no longer welcome in Uganda - CDF Muhoozi saysCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 23 – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly claimed responsibility for the deportation of Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua, stating that the decision was his alone. …
Uganda Army Chief Muhoozi Claims Responsibility in Karua’s DeportationThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUganda’s army Chief of Defence Force, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has admitted to playing a part in the deportation of Peoples Liberation Party (PLP) leader and Senior Counsel Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday. …
'I deported her myself': Muhoozi claims role in Karua's detentionCapital News
… Muhoozi Kainerugaba, citing several statements published on his verified X account, @mkainerugaba, which they argued amounted to threats against opposition lawyers and activists. …
Karua Denied Entry Into Uganda Ahead of Besigye Bail RulingGeneral Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, announced he plans to hand over the office to another qualified military officer in a few months and then dedicate his life to Christ. He said he expected to remain in the military for at least another year but did not give a specific departure date or name a successor.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, announced he plans to hand over the office to another qualified military officer in a few months and then dedicate his life to Christ. He said he expected to remain in the military for at least another year but did not give a specific departure date or name a successor.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the country. Security forces recovered 15 guns, military fatigues, and two pickup trucks in his possession.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has arrested former deputy military chief and presidential adviser Peter Elwelu over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the country. The arrest follows his demotion from lieutenant general rank to private by defence chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and accusations of stockpiling weapons and organising subversive activities in eastern Uganda.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement, with the first contingent of 109 UPDF troops leaving Mogadishu on Friday. The phased withdrawal is expected to be completed by August 2027, though troops deployed under a separate bilateral security arrangement will remain.
2 November 2026 · Capital News →
Ruhamya Kainerugaba, grandson of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has been commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the Uganda People's Defence Forces following completion of a 44-week commissioning course at Sandhurst military academy in the United Kingdom in August 2026.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Ugandan intelligence officer has leaked video evidence from a secret jail documenting alleged torture of political opponents. The footage has drawn condemnation from rights organizations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, though army officials have dismissed the allegations.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly endorsed Kenyan President William Ruto's 2027 re-election on social media and designated Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula as his political envoy to rally support.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has directed all government ministers to obtain his permission before travelling abroad, threatening a 30 million Ugandan shilling fine for violations. Muhoozi announced the directive after questioning Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo's recent trip to Türkiye, and said fines would be channelled towards road construction.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
Winnie Byanyima has publicly defended meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto at the UN General Assembly, saying she raised the abduction and detention of her husband, Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, during their discussion. Byanyima framed the meeting around continental healthcare initiatives while addressing criticism over security forces' alleged involvement in her partner's captivity.
24 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 →