General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations and First Son of President Yoweri Museveni, has issued a strong and clear warning to all individuals and institutions in Uganda. Through a bold tweet, Gen Muhoozi made it known that no one—apart from the President and Commander-in-Chief—has the authority to summon any soldier or officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) without his permission.
In his exact words, he tweeted: “The next time anyone, except the President and Commander-in-Chief, dares to call any officer or man of UPDF for a case anywhere without my authority, we shall arrest them.”
This statement has sparked conversation across social media and the public, as it touches on sensitive issues around military command, justice, and civilian oversight. Gen Muhoozi’s message appears to be a strong move to protect UPDF personnel from being targeted or mishandled without proper military command involvement.
Many see this as a sign of his deep loyalty to the armed forces and his belief in military discipline and structure. However, others have raised concerns about whether such statements could affect the relationship between civilian institutions and the military.
As discussions continue, one thing is clear—Gen Muhoozi is drawing a firm line when it comes to the protection of soldiers under his watch.
