Is Uganda starting to show open support for Kenyan President William Ruto? Recent remarks by Uganda’s military leader, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, seem to suggest that this might be the case.
Muhoozi, who is the son of Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni and currently serves as the Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), stirred controversy on social media on Wednesday after declaring that he would be willing to support President Ruto using military force if necessary.
In a post shared on his social media accounts, the outspoken General made it clear that he stands firmly with Ruto during this period of political tension and unrest in Kenya.
He suggested that if a choice had to be made between standing with the Kenyan citizens raising concerns against the Kenya Kwanza government or supporting President Ruto, he would choose to stand by the President.
“The only Kenyan I support at this point is Afande Ruto. If he needs any support from UPDF, we shall provide it!” Muhoozi posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
His statement quickly ignited a wave of mixed reactions across social media platforms in both Kenya and Uganda. Many users criticized his comments, calling them reckless and unnecessary. Others mocked the timing of his post, which was made during the early hours of the morning, jokingly suggesting that the General needed some rest.
This isn’t the first time Muhoozi has made provocative statements about Kenya’s affairs. Just a few days ago, he publicly questioned Kenya’s involvement in the ongoing Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti.
In a flurry of controversial posts on his official X page, Muhoozi criticized the performance of Kenyan police officers in the Haiti mission. He claimed that Uganda’s military would have been more effective in dealing with the security challenges in the Caribbean nation.
According to Muhoozi, if Uganda were in charge, they would be able to seize control of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, in just one month. He claimed that the UPDF is ready and capable of rescuing their Kenyan counterparts, who he believes are struggling in the mission, which recently marked one year since it began.
He went even further, urging the United Nations to reconsider Kenya’s role in the Haiti mission. He proposed that Uganda should instead be allowed to take over and handle the anti-gang operations more effectively.
“The Kenyans have failed after nearly two years… that’s what we expected. The UN is welcome to offer us favourable terms,” Muhoozi stated.
His remarks have fueled further speculation about Uganda’s intentions regarding Kenya’s political landscape, as well as the regional power dynamics within East Africa.
While Muhoozi’s comments are often viewed as personal opinions, they continue to raise diplomatic concerns due to his high-ranking military position and close ties to the Ugandan presidency.
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