- President Museveni has appointed his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Uganda’s new Chief of Defence Forces
- The Cabinet reshuffle signals a strategic move by President Museveni to entrust his son with command of Uganda’s armed forces
- The decision could potentially reshape the country’s military strategy and influence regional security dynamics
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has elevated his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to the prestigious role of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
The announcement came amid a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle unveiled by President Museveni on Thursday evening.
General Muhoozi’s ascension to the helm of the military marks a significant shift in Uganda’s power dynamics.
Prior to this appointment, he served as his father’s senior presidential advisor overseeing special operations.
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However, his promotion to CDF now places him at the apex of Uganda’s armed forces, a position of immense influence and authority.
The reshuffle saw General Muhoozi stepping into the shoes of Gen Mbasu Mbadi, who has been reassigned as Minister for Trade.
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This strategic move underscores President Museveni’s unwavering confidence in his son’s capabilities and aligns with General Muhoozi’s own ambitions.
Notably, General Muhoozi has long been touted as a potential successor to his father’s presidency. His aspirations were brought to the fore last year in a series of controversial Twitter posts, where he boldly asserted his inevitable rise to Uganda’s highest office.
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Despite facing criticism and skepticism, General Muhoozi remained resolute, proclaiming,
“I will be President of this country after my father. Those fighting the project are lost. MK Movement will win!”
However, it’s not just domestic politics that have captured General Muhoozi’s attention.
His online presence has sparked international concern, particularly with regards to us Kenya.
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In a now-deleted tweet, General Muhoozi ignited a storm of controversy by hinting at plans to invade Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.
“I will capture Nairobi for sure! That’s my hometown. If any Kenyan tries to prevent me. He’ll be soup! We will drink him for dinner,”
Such inflammatory remarks fueled tensions between Uganda and Kenya, with General Muhoozi boasting of Uganda’s military prowess and claiming superiority over Nairobi’s defenses.
Despite facing backlash for his bellicose rhetoric, General Muhoozi remained undeterred, even soliciting suggestions from his followers on potential residential areas in Nairobi post-invasion.
“It wouldn’t take us, my army and me, 2 weeks to capture Nairobi. After our army captures Nairobi, where should I live? Westlands? Riverside?”
