Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is a Ugandan military general and the son of President Yoweri Museveni. He serves as the commander of the Special Forces Command in Uganda and has been a prominent figure in the Ugandan army. Recently, he was in the news for threatening military action against the town of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has raised concerns about the potential escalation of conflict in the region.
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the son of President Museveni and the head of the army, threatening Bobi Wine with violence.
Von Popstar zum gejagten Oppositionellen in Uganda
Switzerland· 2026-02-26
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted a photograph on his social media account that triggered a diplomatic incident.
Why Donald Trump is at war with General Muhoozi
Kenya· 2026-02-02
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces who made controversial remarks prompting a US reassessment of its relationship with Uganda.
'You've crossed the red line!' US rebukes Muhoozi after controversial tweetsKenya· 2026-01-31
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has crossed a diplomatic line, prompting calls for a review of security and military cooperation between the U.S. and Uganda.
US warns Uganda over General Muhoozi’s tweets, signals review of security ties
Tanzania· 2026-01-31Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is in charge of Uganda's military and is criticized for his authoritarian rule.
Uganda's army chief who threatened to castrate Bobi Wine
United Kingdom· 2026-01-31
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba stated authorities were seeking Robert Kyagulanyi 'dead or alive.'
“There is no opposition in Uganda,” Museveni saysTanzania· 2026-01-30
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the Ugandan military chief who has vowed to capture Robert Kyagulanyi.
Ugandan opposition leader eludes arrest as manhunt grips country
Canada· 2026-01-27
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Ugandan military chief, denied allegations of assault on opposition leader Bobi Wine's wife.
Uganda army chief denies allegation of assault on opposition leader's wifeTanzania· 2026-01-26
Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi.
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wifeUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26
Uganda’s military chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also President Museveni’s son, has demanded that Mr Wine surrender to police.
Uganda opposition leader says wife hospitalised after soldiers raided homeTanzania· 2026-01-25
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the son of President Museveni and the head of the armed forces, known for his aggressive rhetoric on social media.
En mörk tid väntar för oppositionen i Uganda
Sweden· 2026-01-25
Museveni's son and army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, threatened on X to hunt down and kill Wine.
Threatened Ugandan opposition leader needs UN helpKenya· 2026-01-25
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of the Ugandan president and head of the army, had previously expressed a desire for Bobi Wine's death.
En Ouganda, l’opposant Bobi Wine dénonce l’agression de sa femme par des soldats
France· 2026-01-24Muhoozi Kainerugaba, threatened on X to hunt down and kill Wine.
Bobi Wine says wife in hospital after assault by soldiersKenya· 2026-01-24Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the son of President Museveni and is seen as a favorite to succeed him.
Museveni's fiery son tightens grip on Uganda's future
Guyana· 2026-01-24
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Museveni, made the claims in a series of posts on his X account.
Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, 30 killed after disputed electionTanzania· 2026-01-23
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is increasingly seen as the frontrunner to succeed his father, President Museveni.
Museveni’s son tightens grip on Uganda’s political futureTanzania· 2026-01-23Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the chief of the Ugandan army and the son of the re-elected president Yoweri Museveni.
En Ouganda, 30 membres de l’opposition tués et 2 000 arrestations, selon le chef de l’arméeFrance· 2026-01-23
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has given opposition leader Bobi Wine 48 hours to surrender to police.
Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi orders Bobi Wine to surrender within 48 hoursTanzania· 2026-01-20
Muhoozi Kainerugaba has triggered international condemnation after issuing graphic threats to kill opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi.
Why Muhoozi wants to 'extinguish' Bobi WineKenya· 2026-01-20
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is widely believed to be groomed by his father to succeed him as president.
Observers cast doubt on Ugandan election results after President’s landslide victoryCanada· 2026-01-19
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is widely believed to be preparing as a potential successor to his father, Yoweri Museveni.
Uganda partially restores internet after Museveni election winTanzania· 2026-01-18
Museveni is widely believed to favour his son, military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as his successor.
Museveni sure of win in fraught election amid internet blackoutTanzania· 2026-01-16
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is a prominent figure in Uganda, known as the son of President Yoweri Museveni and a general in the Ugandan armed forces.
Ouganda : Muhoozi Kainerugaba, le dauphin exubérant et brutal du président Yoweri MuseveniFrance· 2026-01-15
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the top commander of the military and the son of President Museveni.
Ugandans preparing for presidential election face soldiers in streets, internet shutdownCanada· 2026-01-14Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the eldest son of Yoweri Museveni and is believed to be groomed for presidential succession.
Museveni will win election, but the landscape has changedKenya· 2026-01-11
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the son of President Museveni and the military chief.
Uganda curbs Starlink imports ahead of pollsKenya· 2025-12-23
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is Uganda’s military leader who discussed the role of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces in improving humanitarian access in eastern Congo.
EU eyes Uganda help to deliver relief supplies to war-torn eastern CongoTanzania· 2025-11-18
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is alleged to give orders to the militia that detained Njagi and Oyoo.
Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo reveal abduction, torture in Ugandan cellKenya· 2025-11-12
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba boasted on X about abducting and torturing NUP supporters.
seven times a president, still wants another term – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-10-04
