Also known as: general Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, who ordered closure of major media outlets in June 2026.
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The Namibian
Army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered closure of Ugandan TV stations, newspapers and radio outlets
“The demand follows the closure of Ugandan TV stations, newspapers and radio outlets by army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of president Yoweri Museveni.”
Eastern Africa Editors Society demands withdrawal of military from Ugandan media outletThe Namibian
Kainerugaba stated the outlets would not re-open without his permission
“He also says the outlets would not re-open without his permission.”
Eastern Africa Editors Society demands withdrawal of military from Ugandan media outletThe Namibian
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba says on X NTV and Daily Monitor would not re-open without his permission
“He says both NTV and Daily Monitor would "not re-open without my permission".”
Uganda’s leading media outlets shut down by army chiefThe Namibian
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said Wine was wanted dead or alive without accusing him of specific offences
“Museveni's son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who heads Uganda's military, said Wine was "wanted dead or alive", without accusing him of any specific offences, and also threatened to castrate him.”
Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his lifeThe Namibian
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba says Wine is wanted dead or alive
“Museveni's son, general Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the head of the country's military, says he is "wanted dead or alive" and also threatens to castrate him.”
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine goes abroad after two months in hidingThe Namibian
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba said that 30 'terrorists' from Wine's party had been killed
“Following protests against the election results, Kainerugaba, widely seen as a potential successor to his father, said that 30 "terrorists" from Wine's party had been killed.”
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine goes abroad after two months in hidingThe Namibian
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi
“Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid at their home.”
Uganda's military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wifeThe Namibian
General has demanded Wine's surrender and issued death threats against him
“Since Museveni was announced the winner of the 15 January election, the military chief has demanded Wine's surrender and has issued death threats against him.”
Uganda's military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wifeThe Namibian
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said security forces had killed 22 opposition supporters during poll-related violence
“This came after Uganda's army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also Museveni's son and his potential successor, said the security forces had killed 22 opposition supporters during poll-related violence.”
Ugandan MP and Bobi Wine ally arrested over election violenceThe Namibian
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the security forces had killed 22 opposition supporters during poll-related violence
“In a post on X on Monday, Uganda's army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also President Museveni's son and his potential successor, said the security forces had killed 22 opposition supporters during poll-related violence.”
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in courtThe Eastern Africa Editors Society has demanded the withdrawal of military personnel from Ugandan media premises and the reopening of TV stations, newspapers and radio outlets closed by army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated he does not believe in a free press. EAES president Fitihawok Yewondwossen called the closures an assault on press freedom and democratic governance.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Eastern Africa Editors Society has demanded the withdrawal of military personnel from Ugandan media premises and the reopening of TV stations, newspapers and radio outlets closed by army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated he does not believe in a free press. EAES president Fitihawok Yewondwossen called the closures an assault on press freedom and democratic governance.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Uganda's leading independent media group, the Nation Media Group, says it is under "military siege" after the army chief ordered the closure of TV stations, newspapers and radio outlets, with armed soldiers stationed outside the Daily Monitor newspaper's headquarters in Kampala. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of president Yoweri Museveni, stated on X that he does not believe in a free press and that the outlets will not reopen without his permission.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine has told the BBC he left Uganda after January's disputed presidential election because he feared the government sought to eliminate him. Wine, whose party the National Unity Platform disputes President Yoweri Museveni's 72% election victory, said he spent two months in hiding sheltered by supporters before fleeing the country.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country after two months in hiding following January's disputed presidential election, claiming he won but the vote was rigged in favour of Museveni. Wine says he has gone abroad for "critical engagements" to mobilise the international community and calls for targeted sanctions against Museveni.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid on their home following Wine's rejection of President Yoweri Museveni's recent election victory. Kyagulanyi, who was hospitalized, described being held at gunpoint and physically assaulted by military officers searching for Wine's whereabouts.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Muwanga Kivumbi, deputy leader of opposition leader Bobi Wine's National Unity Platform, has been detained by Ugandan police for alleged involvement in election-related violence following the party's electoral loss. The arrest follows tensions after last week's elections in which President Museveni was re-elected for a seventh term, with conflicting reports over death tolls and allegations of violence between authorities and opposition supporters.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine told the BBC from hiding that he will not contest President Yoweri Museveni's election victory in court, citing a captured judiciary, and has instead urged supporters to take to the streets in peaceful protest. Wine maintains the results are "fake" and alleged ballot stuffing, while Museveni won 72% of the vote to Wine's 25%, and security forces have intensified a crackdown with arrests and alleged killings of opposition supporters.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Uganda's presidential election Thursday pits President Yoweri Museveni, 81 and in power for four decades, against Bobi Wine, a 43-year-old opposition leader backed by youth demanding change. In a country with a median age of 17, the contest reflects a fundamental tension between an aging political establishment and a youthful population demanding inclusion and meaningful participation.
14 January 2026 · The Namibian →