General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has revealed why he isn’t intimidated by the United States, a sentiment he expressed directly through his verified X handle on Tuesday.
In a message that quickly gained traction online, Muhoozi responded to frequent inquiries about his lack of fear toward the global superpower.
“People have been asking me why I don’t fear the Americans? I’ll tell you why…I fear my mother much more than the USA. If she is happy with me I am content. How can a son of Janet be a coward?” Muhoozi wrote, emphasizing his respect for his mother, Janet Museveni, over the pressures of international politics.
This statement follows Muhoozi’s recent bold remarks regarding Africa’s stance on U.S. sanctions.Just last week, he suggested that Africa could consider sanctioning American officials if sanctions on African leaders continued.
Additionally, Muhoozi recently demanded a public apology from U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, accusing him of “undiplomatic behavior” and warning of potential confrontation if he did not respond.
Muhoozi’s statement about his mother’s influence quickly resonated with supporters, who shared their admiration for the general’s steadfast loyalty to family values. Many of his followers agreed, noting that nothing beats a mother’s love.The exchange follows Muhoozi’s recent attack on the ambassador, demanding an apology to President Yoweri Museveni or his departure from Uganda.
In his statement on X, Senator Risch cautioned Muhoozi after he demanded that the US ambassador in Uganda to apologise over undiplomatic behaviours.
“Any further confrontation will be very problematic and met with a serious response. U.S. Ambassador Popp and US Mission In Uganda engage with the government and others in Uganda on a non-partisan basis to improve ties between the American and Ugandan people,” the senator posted.
Muhoozi on Tuesday morning responded on X, questioning the sincerity of U.S. efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
”Improve ties between the American and Ugandan people’? Where were the Americans when Idi Amin and Obote were slaughtering our people?” he asked.
He further criticized U.S. foreign policy and accused America of not helping enough during the regime of Idi Amin and Milton Obote.
“If I remember correctly, in the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. government was doing everything it could to maintain the Apartheid government in South Africa,” he added.