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Speaking during the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera district, Gen. Kainerugaba criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to rule against trying armed civilians in military courts, calling the judgment “unfortunate and unacceptable.”
KAMPALA: Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and first son of President Museveni, on Sunday demanded a formal written apology from the Supreme Court for its ruling against the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the country.
He posted on X, “I want a written apology from the Supreme Court for the judgment they made against UPDF and Uganda. If I don’t get that apology quickly, other things will follow… Ugandans are beginning to understand that in this country there is only ONE power—Field Marshal Yoweri Museveni. We will protect him and obey him to the end. People in red gowns and funny wigs can NEVER scare us! Go to exile? Nyowe? I’m going nowhere. Even three days out of Uganda gives me diarrhoea. Uganda is my love.”
Speaking during the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera district, Gen. Kainerugaba criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to rule against trying armed civilians in military courts, calling the judgment “unfortunate and unacceptable.”
He warned that such decisions could compromise the UPDF’s effectiveness, professionalism, and discipline, qualities for which the Ugandan military is globally respected.
As the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen. Kainerugaba emphasized that the UPDF’s historical mission, which predates the current laws being debated, could not have been accomplished without a disciplined force.
He described the ruling as “so unfortunate and quite unacceptable,” warning that it could potentially lead to a national security crisis and disrupt the proper command, control, and administration of the defense forces. He called on the President to address the matter promptly.
“We shall not abandon or compromise the UPDF’s historical mission under any circumstances,” he affirmed. Gen. Kainerugaba added that the UPDF is working with the Attorney General and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs to make necessary legislative amendments that will clarify the mandate of military courts.
In addition, Gen. Kainerugaba announced that he would forgive opposition figure Kizza Besigye.
“And don’t worry. I will forgive KB. But first, I will meet him and he will explain himself,” he posted on X on Sunday.
