Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has responded to criticism over his frequent activity on X, describing people who question his online communication style as “political novices” and insisting that his account has a wider reach than any media house in Uganda.
In a series of posts, Muhoozi defended his decision to communicate directly with Ugandans through the platform, arguing that social media allows him to reach millions of people instantly without relying on traditional media channels.
“People who don’t understand why I tweet are political novices. I have more reach than any media house in the country,” he wrote.
He added that X provides him with a convenient way of sharing messages with a large audience, questioning how else he could communicate with millions of Ugandans at the touch of a button.
The army chief also addressed criticism over some of the lighter and controversial subjects he discusses online, including entertainment and women. He said such posts demonstrate that he is an ordinary human being with personal interests rather than someone who must always appear serious.
“Yes, sometimes I tweet about Beyonce and Nyashes and other unserious things. But that only proves that I am a normal man. I’m not a robot,” Muhoozi posted.
To support his argument, he referred to former world leaders Nelson Mandela, Fidel Castro and Winston Churchill, noting that they also had personal interests and habits despite their influential positions. He added that nobody is perfect except Christ.
The comments offer insight into how Muhoozi views his social media presence, presenting it both as a direct communication channel and a platform where he can express his personal side. His remarks come amid continued public discussion about the nature and frequency of his posts.
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