In a shocking turn of events that has set the internet ablaze, Dr. Kizza Besigye, Uganda’s veteran opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate, has fired back at a recent social media post by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces and first son.
The controversy began with a provocative post from a verified X account titled “General Muhoozi Kainerugaba!”, which has been consistently promoting Muhoozi’s bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2026 elections.
In a scathing message, the author of the post claimed to know the whereabouts of UGX 200 billion allegedly looted by Odrek Rwabwogo, a Senior Presidential Advisor and President Museveni’s son-in-law. Muhoozi, never one to shy away from controversy on social media, took it a step further by labeling Rwabwogo as “the BIGGEST thief in Uganda.”
This accusation has sparked a political firestorm, with many Ugandans demanding answers.Rwabwogo, who has held influential positions within the government and is rumored to have political ambitions of his own, has found himself at the center of a corruption scandal.
The alleged UGX 200 billion loot is a staggering amount, equivalent to over 11 times the UGX 18 billion demanded by medical interns to keep the country’s healthcare system running smoothly.Dr. Besigye was quick to capitalize on the explosive accusation, questioning the NRM/M7 Junta’s ability to collect the alleged loot.
“Does it mean that the NRM/M7 Junta is so paralyzed that it can’t collect the Shs 200bn, whose location seems to be known?” Besigye posted, capturing the frustration of many Ugandans.
He went on to question how citizens could allow “all this nonsense to continue,” further fueling the flames of political discourse.This incident highlights the growing tensions within the first family and raises questions about Muhoozi’s motivations.
Is his public accusation an act of political maneuvering to weaken a rival ahead of 2026, or a genuine outcry against corruption in high places? And what about Besigye’s involvement – will this give new life to his opposition movement, or is it just another chapter in Uganda’s endless saga of political theatrics?
As the nation waits with bated breath for a response from Rwabwogo, one thing is certain – Uganda’s political landscape has just gotten a lot more interesting. Will this controversy lead to a reckoning or will it be swept under the rug?
Stay tuned for what happens next in this unfolding drama of power, money, and politics.
