Also known as: General Muhoozi Kainerugaba · General Kainerugaba
Uganda's chief of defence who announced withdrawal from Invictus Games and declared intent to run for president in 2031.
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… A first contingent of 109 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops reportedly left the capital, Mogadishu, on Friday, following an announcement by Uganda’s army chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. …
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 yearsJoy Online
… The president’s son and the head of the military, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has also publicly supported Kijanangoma. …
Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession disputeJoy Online
… General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chief of defence and son of the president, made the announcement in a social media post on X. …
Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, says military chiefJoy Online
… General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the chief of defence and the president’s son, made the announcement in a social media post on X. …
Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, says military chiefJoy Online
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of the country’s long-ruling President Yoweri Museveni, said he would run for president in 2031. …
Son of Uganda’s president says he will stand for top job in 2031Joy Online
… Besigye’s son, Adam Ampa, has appealed to President Museveni and his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is Uganda’s army chief, to show mercy by releasing his father on humanitarian grounds. …
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician collapses in court and in ICU, his wife saysJoy Online
… Paul Omoru Omiat, commended President Museveni and the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for their swift intervention, describing the evacuation as timely and compassionate. …
Ugandan gov’t evacuates 424 citizens from South AfricaJoy Online
… Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the Daily Monitor – Uganda’s largest independent daily newspaper – and NTV Uganda, one of the country’s largest private broadcasters, would “not re-open without my permission”. …
Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two major media outletsJoy Online
… It is unclear what exactly led to the crackdown, but in posts on X, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said: “I DO NOT believe in a free press! …
Uganda’s Daily Monitor, NTV forced off air after army chief orders closureJoy Online
… His 51-year-old son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the military chief, has been widely tipped as a potential successor. …
Uganda’s president sworn in for record seventh termUganda has begun withdrawing its military forces from Somalia after nearly two decades of involvement, with all troops—including those under the African Union mission—to exit by the end of 2027 in a phased withdrawal, handing over security responsibilities to Somali forces.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Uganda has begun withdrawing its military forces from Somalia after nearly two decades of involvement, with all troops—including those under the African Union mission—to exit by the end of 2027 in a phased withdrawal, handing over security responsibilities to Somali forces.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo II, a 56-year-old long-serving anchor and editor at Uganda's state broadcaster, is being crowned king of the Tooro kingdom following the death of the previous king from cancer last month. The coronation involves traditional ceremonies including a 4km walk to the royal palace, a mock fight, and blessings from the royal Babiito clan before the crown is placed on his head.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda is withdrawing from the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by the Duke of Sussex, two months after committing to participate. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the decision on social media, stating it was made to avoid being seen as opposed to King Charles III, following a letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda is pulling out of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by Prince Harry, only two months after announcing participation. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the withdrawal on social media, stating it was to avoid being construed as opposed to King Charles III.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, 52, Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced he will run for president in 2031, saying he expects to win with 90% support. Kainerugaba previously backed out of running in January's election but played a key role in his father's re-election through a military crackdown on opponents and internet shutdowns.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kizza Besigye, a 70-year-old Ugandan opposition politician, collapsed unconscious during his treason trial in Kampala and was admitted to an intensive care unit. His wife reported he is unconscious and unresponsive; Besigye has been detained since November 2024 and faces capital charges of plotting to overthrow President Museveni.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda's government has repatriated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence, with the evacuees arriving in three groups at Entebbe International Airport. The Acting Foreign Minister said President Museveni directed the evacuation after reports of escalating insecurity, and more than 700 Ugandans have registered for repatriation; three Ugandans died during the unrest.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of the Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, saying he does not believe in a free press. Military personnel were deployed at the outlets' premises and staff prevented from entering or leaving.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda's army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered the closure of leading independent media outlets including Daily Monitor newspaper and NTV, with armed soldiers stationed at the media group's headquarters in Kampala. The general said the press should be "guided by cadres of the revolution" and that media outlets would not reopen without his permission.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term following his January election victory with more than 70% of the vote. His main rival Bobi Wine rejected the result, alleging ballot-stuffing and fleeing the country, while Museveni pledged to focus on creating wealth and jobs over his term expected to end in 2031.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →