Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Ugandan army commander
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I have factions in the Ministry of Defence that support that Harry-Meghan nonsense. I had to quash it straight away. I support the monarch. Period.”
- When asked by the Times about what had motivated the move, Kainerugaba is reported to have saidGuardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…
His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere, Uganda hereby withdraws from the Invictus Games. We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty's approval.”
- General Kainerugaba wrote on social media last weekThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…
I have factions in the Ministry of Defence that support that Harry-Meghan nonsense. I had to quash it straight away. I support the monarch. Period."
- Kainerugaba also told The Times of LondonFox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/king…
- Kainerugaba wrote on social media platform X... He told The Times of London separatelyInternational Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/king/charles…
I consider myself the most handsome, most daring and glorious Commander who ever lived."
- Among other posts on X from General Kainerugaba on Thursday was one that readBBCbbc.com/news/articles…
Today, this memorial stands not only in remembrance of a distinguished soldier, but also as a tribute to the enduring values he embodied: courage in the face of danger, unwavering commitment to protecting innocent lives, and steadfast devotion to duty,
- Kainerugaba said at the ceremonyThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/benjami…
I do not believe in a free press. The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution."
- Army Chief Kainerugaba gave no specific reason for the shutdown of the media outlets but wrote on the platform XDeutsche Welledw.com/en/under…
- It is unclear what exactly led to the crackdown, but in posts on X, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba saidNew Zimbabwenewzimbabwe.com/ugandas/leadin…
Earlier
Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games after King Charles intervenes
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…This support from Buckingham Palace is likely to be seen as an olive branch to Prince Harry, helping him with his sports events for injured service men and women
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gives first glimpse of family life in Britain
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/world/europe…The sketch opened with King Charles III and Queen Camilla enjoying a seemingly peaceful weekend at Balmoral before their royal retreat took an unexpected turn
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/prin…King Charles Draws a Line in the Sand With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Over Non-Working Royal Status
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/king/charles…The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have still said nothing publicly, either themselves or through their spokesperson, about why they chose to relocate to the U.K. after six years in America
Newsweeknewsweek.com/meghan/markle…SNL UKs sketch about Harry and Meghan visiting home has 1 particularly brutal joke
Mashablemashable.com/entertainment/snl…King Charles III has drawn a firm "line in the sand" with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after sending a letter spelling out their royal standing
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/entertainment/king…Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/royal…The news, first reported by Uganda Pulse news website, will undoubtedly be a blow to Harry, who two months ago stood alongside Uganda’s defence minister, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, at an Invictus Games event in London to announce that the East African nation would be the 26th country to enter the multi-sport event for wounded service personnel
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Uganda's military unveils statue of Netanyahu's brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/benjami…Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed in the raid, which rescued more than 100 hostages, after two Palestinians and two Germans hijacked an Air France flight that had taken off from Tel Aviv and diverted it to Uganda's international airport
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Gachagua Claims Govt Plotting to Shut Media Houses, Trailing KTN Journalist
Kenyans.co.kekenyans.co.ke/news/124792…Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/under…Uganda army chief shuts down leading media group
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/06…Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/yoweri…Ugandan president, 81, sworn in for new term after 40 years at the helm
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…The 81-year-old was sworn in Tuesday for a seventh consecutive term to extend his presidency over a further five years that may well be his last — although not necessarily for the Museveni family
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/yoweri…Uganda army chief's 30-day ultimatum to Turkey: ‘Give $1 billion and a wife’
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Ugandan man admits ‘human sacrifice’ kindergarten stabbings
Daily Tribunetribune.net.ph/2026/04…He is thought to have gained access to the kindergarten by posing as a parent, before attacking children with a knife, killing four of them — ranging in age from 15 months to two and a half
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…Iran Warns Its Response Will Hasten Israeli Army's 'Ongoing Collapse'
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…Muhoozi Kainerugaba — son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni — who is considered to be his likely successor, has spent this week making a barrage of posts on X in support of Israel
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/ugandan…Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has fled the country following escalating political tensions in the East African nation
Kenyans.co.kekenyans.co.ke/news/121674…Ugandan opposition leader still in hiding as feud with president’s son escalates
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has threatened to withdraw Ugandan troops from Somalia unless the United States urgently addresses funding for the mission, escalating tensions between Kampala and Washington
Kenyans.co.kekenyans.co.ke/news/120437…This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has rejected a public apology issued by Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, describing it as hollow and insufficient, and calling for tougher sanctions against Uganda
Kenyans.co.kekenyans.co.ke/news/120316…Days after a disputed election, Uganda's army is on the hunt for opposition leader Bobi Wine
ABC News Goabcnews.go.com/International/w…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
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine’s wife hospitalised after soldiers invade home
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…The European Union has warned Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's administration against the persistent harassment of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine
Kenyans.co.kekenyans.co.ke/news/120109…European Union Condemns Opposition Harassment in Uganda, Calls for Restraint
Kenyans.co.kekenyans.co.ke/news/120109…Ugandan opposition leader's wife hospitalised after alleged raid on their home
Reutersreuters.com/world/africa…Ukraine, Russia Hold Talks In Abu Dhabi, But No Breakthrough As Kyiv Resists Demands Over Donbas
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…The high-level meeting from the three countries comes a day after US President Donald Trump met with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos and hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Museveni's fiery son tightens grip on Uganda's future
Reutersreuters.com/world/africa…For some, it also crushed the fragile hope inspired by the rise of the opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine
Guardiantheguardian.com/global/develop…Life of veteran Ugandan opposition leader in danger, wife says
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Opposition leader Bobi Wine urges Ugandans to reject ‘fake’ election results
Financial Timesft.com/content/63e5f212…Death Toll in Uganda’s Post-Election Violence Hits 12 proceed
Kenyans.co.kekenyans.co.ke/news/119909…Uganda election marred by violence and internet blackout as one MP accuses security forces of killing 10 supporters at his home during crackdown
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…Uganda faces mounting calls to end internet blackout before elections
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Telecoms officials shut down internet services and banned the sale of new SIM cards less than 48 hours before voting was due to begin on Thursday
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/world/news…Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power
Reutersreuters.com/world/africa…His main opponent is the singer-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
ABC News Goabcnews.go.com/International/w…Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election
ABC News Goabcnews.go.com/International/w…A former rebel leader who overthrew his predecessor in 1986, Museveni is now 81 and faces seven challengers
Reutersreuters.com/world/china…