Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Uganda's military forcibly closed Daily Monitor newspaper and NTV broadcasting station on June 28, 2026, on orders from military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, eliminating 1,142 jobs and sparking international condemnation from the US and UK over press freedom violations.

Uganda's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba travels to Israel to meet allies.

Uganda's army chief Kainerugaba demanded $1 billion and a Turkish bride from Ankara, threatening embassy closure within 30 days, citing Uganda's security burden in Somalia combating Al-Shabab.

Uganda's Defence Chief Kainerugaba demands $1 billion from Turkey for regional security contributions, threatening to close Turkey's embassy within 30 days if demands aren't met.