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
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba unveiled the Patriotic League of Uganda party in 2022
“In 2022, he traversed the country with a series of highly choreographed "birthday" parties for himself that doubled as political rallies, before unveiling the Patriotic League of Uganda party, an organisation widely interpreted as a testing ground for his future political ambitions.”
Most of Uganda's population is under 17 – will they give an 81-year-old another term?The Namibian
Gen Kainerugaba confirmed the detention of an opposition leader's bodyguard, Edward Sebuufu
“In the same month, Gen Kainerugaba sparked public outrage after he confirmed the detention of an opposition leader's bodyguard, who had been missing for days.”
The ‘shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on powerThe Namibian
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba cancelled the military radio deal after learning of alleged bribes
“Kainerugaba cancelled the deal after learning of the alleged bribes, triggering an investigation that exposed corruption within the Ugandan military ranks.”
Uganda’s N$3-billion military contract scandal linked to Namibian company SatcomThe 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.
19 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.
19 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 →