Larry Madowo Vs Muhoozi Online Spat
Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo recently found himself in a fiery online exchange with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, after some controversial comments about killings tied to Uganda’s opposition politics.
The drama unfolded on X when Muhoozi, who is the son of long-time President Yoweri Museveni, made some alarming remarks about the National Unity Platform (NUP), the party led by opposition leader Bobi Wine.
NUP has been the primary challenger to Museveni’s long-standing rule, particularly during recent elections that were plagued by violence and serious allegations of human rights violations.
Madowo didn’t hold back, questioning the general’s confidence and tone, implying that his bravado stems from the protection of his father, President Museveni. He expressed concern over how dangerous such rhetoric can be, especially coming from someone in a military position.
“Muhoozi, why are you boasting about killing Ugandans who support the opposition? Is it because you feel safe behind your father, President Museveni?” he asked.
In response, Muhoozi shifted his focus to Madowo, attacking him instead of addressing the issue at hand. He accused the journalist of betraying Africa and seeking validation from the West, using derogatory language to undermine Madowo’s character and profession.
“Why don’t you just call me by my name, Larry? How long will you keep kissing the Muzungu’s ASS in the USA while pretending to represent us?”
The discussion heated up when Madowo brought up Muhoozi’s previous comments regarding the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), which is led by Bobi Wine.
He pointed out that the president’s son, who also holds a military position, had earlier talked about crushing or wiping out the opposition after his father’s election win—remarks that many interpret as a threat to democracy.
“President Museveni’s son, who is also the military chief, has vowed to ‘remove and extinguish’ Bobi Wine’s party following his father’s victory.”
In response, Muhoozi doubled down on his statements, using religious and prophetic language to frame his message.
“I, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, am a prophet of Almighty God. I told you all that Mzee would win by the largest margin since 1996, and it came true. Now I declare that NUP will be removed and extinguished from our land like a bad dream!”
In one of his most alarming posts, Muhoozi claimed that they had killed 22 people in connection with the anti-polls protests.
“We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I’m hoping the 23rd is Kabobi.”
This statement ignited a wave of outrage online, with many users denouncing the language and demanding accountability.
This isn’t the first time Muhoozi Kainerugaba has stirred up controversy on social media. Known for his provocative remarks, the army chief has a history of making bold statements about politics, war, and regional issues, often blurring the lines between official military communication and his personal views.
