“I Give Money To Ugandans, Kabobi Takes It From Them” Complained Gen Muhoozi A Few Days Before NUP’s Mobile Money Numbers Used For Fundraising Got All Deactivated

Uganda is once again gripped by political controversy following public accusations by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba—senior presidential advisor and son of President Museveni—against opposition leader Bobi Wine. Speaking at a recent public event, Muhoozi accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) president of “taking money from Ugandans,” a statement that has sparked outrage and concern within opposition circles.

“I give money to Ugandans, but Kabobi (Bobi Wine) takes it from them,” Muhoozi declared, accusing the opposition of exploiting citizens under the guise of activism. He suggested that while the government is investing in programs to uplift communities, NUP is draining public resources through relentless fundraising appeals.

Shortly after Muhoozi’s comments, multiple mobile money accounts used by the NUP for fundraising were reportedly shut down, raising alarms among party members and supporters. The blocked accounts had been instrumental in collecting donations from Ugandans at home and abroad to support legal aid, political campaigns, and community initiatives.

NUP leaders swiftly condemned the action, calling it a deliberate attempt to undermine their political efforts. “This is clearly targeted suppression. These funds are the lifeblood of our peaceful struggle,” said a youth leader from the party, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns.

Many within the opposition view the timing as far from coincidental. They argue that Muhoozi’s remarks may have served as a warning shot—one that was followed by immediate action to cripple the party’s financial channels ahead of anticipated electoral activity.

Critics have described the move as part of a broader pattern of repression, where alternative funding streams for opposition groups are systematically cut off. NUP supporters maintain that their fundraising is voluntary and transparent, a necessity in an environment where state mechanisms deny them access to formal funding.

“This isn’t just about money—it’s about silencing voices,” said one supporter on social media, reflecting growing fears that the recent crackdown could signal a new wave of state pressure on dissenting political actors.

As speculation swirls over the government’s motives, Bobi Wine has yet to issue an official response to either the deactivation of NUP-linked accounts or Muhoozi’s accusations. The silence, however, has not quelled the storm brewing among supporters who see these developments as a sign of escalating efforts to stifle Uganda’s political opposition.