Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sparked a major political debate after openly questioning Speaker Anita Among’s latest Rolls Royce vehicle in a strongly worded social media post that has since gone viral across the country.
In his statement, Muhoozi expressed concern about what he described as excessive spending by leaders at a time when millions of ordinary Ugandans are struggling with poverty, unemployment, and lack of basic services. His comments immediately attracted public attention and triggered widespread discussions on corruption, accountability, and the lifestyle of top government officials.
Muhoozi said that despite being President Yoweri Museveni’s son for 52 years, he has never sat in a Rolls Royce and does not believe his father has ever used one either. The remarks appeared to indirectly question how some public officials are able to afford such expensive luxury vehicles.
The First Son also revealed that his political movement, Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), believes Parliament’s budget should be reduced so that more money can instead be directed towards improving the lives of struggling Ugandans living in poor communities without clean water, electricity, or decent housing.
According to Muhoozi, leaders must focus on serving citizens rather than enriching themselves. He strongly condemned corruption and warned that the peace and stability many Ugandans enjoy today should not be destroyed by selfish individuals interested in personal wealth.
“I cannot support corruption,” Muhoozi stated firmly. He added that he risked his life to help secure peace in Uganda and vowed that the country would never be “taken by thieves.”
His comments have already created tension within political circles, especially because they appear to target some of the country’s top leaders. While many supporters praised Muhoozi for speaking boldly about public spending and corruption, others accused him of fueling divisions within the ruling establishment.
The remarks also come at a time when many Ugandans continue to question the lavish lifestyles of some government officials despite the difficult economic conditions affecting ordinary citizens across the country.
Political observers now believe Muhoozi’s statement could signal deeper disagreements within Uganda’s power circles ahead of future political developments. Others see it as part of his growing attempt to present himself as a leader who supports accountability and fights misuse of public resources.
As public debate continues to grow, many Ugandans are now waiting to see whether Speaker Anita Among or Parliament will officially respond to Gen. Muhoozi’s controversial remarks.
