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Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the only son of President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his Twitter (now X) account just days after deactivating it, citing a spiritual awakening.
His return to the platform on Thursday shocked many, as he had previously announced he was leaving “under the instructions and blessings of my Lord Jesus Christ.”
“I’m back!” Muhoozi tweeted, just five days after deactivating his account, which boasted over a million followers. His return was marked by a series of bold and controversial statements, typical of his outspoken presence on social media.
In his first tweet after reactivating the account, Muhoozi declared, “I will shake up this world,” signaling that he intends to continue his provocative style. He followed up quickly with a statement ordering Uganda’s security agencies to arrest any opposition figure found wearing military-style fatigues, a statement that raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. “And those who do not respect this order…have their own problems,” Muhoozi warned, indicating his readiness to take a firm stand against dissent.
This is the second time in three years that Muhoozi has quit and then returned to the social media platform. His first departure in 2022 was followed by a quick return, during which he continued his characteristic social media theatrics, often attracting both political and diplomatic controversy.
Muhoozi made headlines in 2022 when he threatened to invade neighboring Kenya, causing an international stir. His remarks led to a diplomatic row, with Ugandan President Museveni forced to apologize and Muhoozi being dismissed from his position as Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces. In his tweets, Muhoozi had boldly claimed that it would take his army just two weeks to capture Nairobi, a statement that he later walked back, saying, “I would never beat up the Kenyan army because my father told me never to attempt it! So our people in Kenya should relax!”
Despite the diplomatic fallout, President Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, later promoted Muhoozi to the rank of general and appointed him as an adviser. Many see Muhoozi as his father’s chosen successor, with the 49-year-old often making headlines for his controversial remarks.
Muhoozi’s recent departure from Twitter, announced on January 10, saw him reflect on his career. In his farewell message, he stated, “I am leaving to concentrate on the army,” adding, “I know you all love me, and that you will continue to follow me like the wind long after here.” He also spoke of fulfilling God’s “immediate assignment to restore everlasting peace and security to all His people in our region,” hinting at possible future political aspirations.
Although his departure was initially framed as a moment of spiritual reflection, Muhoozi’s swift return to social media has once again ignited questions about his next political move and the potential influence he wields in Uganda and the broader region.
As the son of Uganda’s long-serving president, Muhoozi remains a polarizing figure. His reactivation of social media accounts signals that he may not be retreating from the political spotlight any time soon, and his statements continue to shape both public discourse and international relations in East Africa.
