Anger has erupted on social media after Uganda’s army commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, posted a series of incendiary messages online, once again drawing scrutiny to his controversial public conduct.
Muhoozi, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has repeatedly been criticised for using social media to comment on sensitive political and security issues, often sparking public backlash and diplomatic concern.
Days after Museveni’s win was announced, Muhoozi returned to X with a barrage of violent remarks that many users described as reckless, dangerous, and unbecoming of a senior military officer. Several posts appeared to openly threaten Bobi Wine and supporters of his National Unity Platform (NUP).
One message that triggered widespread outrage appeared to mock deaths allegedly linked to security operations.
“Personally, I’m embarrassed by our record. 22 killed in one week is too low. I promise to do better,” he wrote.
In other posts, the army commander directly targeted NUP supporters, issuing chilling threats.
“We will kill on sight all NUP so-called ‘Foot Soldiers’. Until Mzee says otherwise,” he declared.
Muhoozi went further, claiming, “We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I’m praying the 23rd is Kabobi,” using a derogatory reference to Bobi Wine.
He also hurled personal insults at the opposition leader, writing, “I, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, am a prophet of Almighty God… Now I tell you that NUP will be removed and extinguished from our land like a bad dream!”
The remarks quickly went viral, prompting condemnation from Ugandans and international observers, who warned that such rhetoric could inflame violence in an already fragile political environment.
CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo was among the prominent figures who reacted, briefly engaging Muhoozi in a public exchange on X.
“The son of Uganda’s president is tweeting about killing his father’s main challenger (who is in hiding),” Madowo wrote, sharing screenshots of the posts.
“Why don’t you call me my name Larry?” Muhoozi responded.
The confrontation escalated as Muhoozi later issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Bobi Wine to surrender to police.
Bobi Wine, meanwhile, shared an update accusing security forces of surrounding and effectively taking control of his home. He demanded the immediate withdrawal of military personnel from the property.
“We demand that the military vacate our home immediately,” he said.
“My wife and people are not safe. They’re starving after they blocked food from reaching them. They cut the padlocks of our gates and replaced them with chains.”
Wine described the situation as unlawful and dangerous, accusing security agencies of targeting his family and violating their basic rights.
On Friday, the opposition leader said military and police officers had raided his Magere home overnight, but he managed to flee, easing fears that he had been arrested or was being held in an unknown location.
