Gen. Muhoozi Keinerugaba
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is a Ugandan military officer and the current Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). He's the eldest child of President Yoweri Museveni and has been in the military since 1999. Here are some key facts about him ¹:
- *Birth and Education*: Born on April 24, 1974, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He attended Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Egyptian Military Academy, and US Army Command and General Staff College.
- *Military Career*:
- *Special Forces Command*: Commander from 2008 to 2017 and again from 2020 to 2021.
- *UPDF Land Forces*: Commander from 2021 to 2022.
- *Chief of Defence Forces*: Appointed in March 2024.
- *Controversies*:
- Accused of using excessive force and abductions by the UPDF and SFC.
- Faced criticism for tweeting while drunk and posting controversial content.
- Made diplomatic incidents with Kenya and Sudan due to tweets.
- *Presidential Ambitions*: Announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election, despite his father also indicating he would run for re-election.
- *Personal Life*: Married to Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa with four children. He's known for his active presence on social media, particularly Twitter (now X).
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