In a twist no one saw coming, Eddie Mutwe, the longtime bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine, is now the center of a social media storm—thanks to none other than General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Once known for his gritty loyalty to Bobi Wine, Eddie is now described by Muhoozi as looking “very smart these days.” But that’s not all. According to a tweet from Muhoozi, Eddie salutes President Museveni’s picture—fondly referred to as “Mzee”—every morning before breakfast. That image alone is enough to make many Ugandans pause and wonder: what’s going on?
This development has raised eyebrows across political circles and online spaces. Eddie Mutwe, who has faced arrests and alleged torture for standing by Bobi Wine during the 2021 election period, now seems to be going through a complete transformation. Muhoozi even claims that “the boys have tuned him well,” hinting that Eddie is being reformed or reoriented under his watch.
The story doesn’t end there. Muhoozi previously tweeted that Eddie is learning Runyankore and training with him for something called “Kabobi”—a mysterious mission or concept that remains unexplained.
So what does this all mean? Is Eddie a defector? Is he a hostage, a student, or perhaps part of a larger political show? Some believe this is Muhoozi’s way of mocking the opposition, others suspect it could be part of a strategic narrative for 2026. Still, a few think it might be Eddie playing along for survival or strategy.
Whatever the truth, the image of Bobi Wine’s once-unbreakable guard saluting Museveni’s picture is powerful—and symbolic. It reflects the strange, shifting tides in Ugandan politics, where loyalty can become a battleground, and symbolism speaks louder than statements.
As the story unfolds, one thing is clear: Eddie Mutwe’s transformation is more than personal—it’s political theatre in real time.
