“If NUP Dares Try Anything, They Will Learn A Very Bitter Lesson, I Will Beat Their Kabobi To Pulp” Gen Muhoozi Fumes

Uganda’s political landscape has been jolted once again after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, issued a provocative statement on Twitter targeting the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) and its leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

In his post, Muhoozi warned that if NUP “dares try anything,” it would suffer “a very bitter lesson.” He escalated further with a direct threat against Bobi Wine, saying he would “beat their Kabobi to pulp.” The inflammatory remarks have triggered widespread outrage and heightened concerns over the growing hostility between the ruling establishment and the opposition. Bobi Wine, regarded as the face of Uganda’s opposition, has galvanized a youthful following by speaking against corruption and challenging Museveni’s decades-long rule.

Analysts see Muhoozi’s remarks as an attempt not only to intimidate Bobi Wine but to undermine the broader opposition movement.

The tweet quickly went viral, drawing condemnation across social media. Supporters of Bobi Wine argue that such threats expose the shrinking democratic space in Uganda, where opposition figures routinely face harassment, arrests, and now explicit threats of violence.

Observers suggest that Muhoozi’s outburst reflects the intensifying struggle for power in Uganda. With Museveni advancing in age, Muhoozi has grown increasingly outspoken, positioning himself as a possible successor. His attacks on Bobi Wine, analysts contend, are designed to weaken his chief rival ahead of future elections.

Yet the strategy may backfire. Many Ugandans have criticized the general’s combative tone, arguing that such rhetoric only bolsters Bobi Wine’s reputation as a fearless opposition leader confronting intimidation head-on.

With political tensions already running high, Muhoozi’s latest remarks risk inflaming the situation further. Unless addressed with restraint, critics warn, such threats could deepen instability in a nation already on edge.