Muhoozi’s ambition putting Museveni-Ruto ties at risk

William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni

William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni in Uganda. PHOTO | FILE | DPPS

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this week either marked a milestone in his political career or blotted ties between his country and Kenya. It depends on where you stand.

At 48 years, is the youngest general in Uganda today. But that title is already held by five other people in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), including his father President Yoweri Museveni. This week, President Museveni also dropped him as Commander of Land Forces, which means he is a general with no army.