General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has announced deactivating his account on X (formerly Twitter), leaving his over one million followers in speculations after a number of incidents.
Muhoozi, who joined the platform in August 2014, had become known for his candid and often polarizing posts that frequently made headlines. In his final message, shared hours before the deactivation, the general attributed his decision to a desire to concentrate on his military responsibilities under divine guidance.
"To all my Dear followers, it has been a great whirlwind and rousing journey together on these streets for the last 10 years since 2014. However, the time has now come under the instructions and blessings of my Lord Jesus Christ to leave and concentrate on His army, the UPDF," Muhoozi wrote.
He hinted at a possible return in the future, stating, “At an appropriate time, when it becomes important and after fulfilling the Almighty God's immediate assignment to restore everlasting peace and security to all His people in our region, we shall always re-converge.”
In his farewell, Muhoozi urged his supporters to remain loyal to Uganda and President Museveni.
Controversial Online Legacy
Over the years, Muhoozi's social media activity became a lightning rod for both criticism and intrigue. His posts ranged from lighthearted tributes to his wife Charlotte and Rwandan counterparts to controversial threats, including calls to expel the US Ambassador to Uganda and claims about capturing Nairobi and Sudan, which strained Uganda's international relations.
He also frequently sparred with opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, with inflammatory remarks, including threats to physically confront him. Kyagulanyi often dismissed these statements as government propaganda aimed at stifling dissent.
For now, the general has pledged to prioritize his duties within the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, signaling a potential recalibration of his public and political engagements.
