Yoweri Museveni's son and General, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, claimed that he would send Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to guard former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
In a tweet posted on Saturday, the divisive General declared, "We will beat those hooligans to a pulp."
Following the invasion of Kenyatta's property at the Eastern Bypass on March 27, 2023, General Kainerugaba tweeted.
Did you read this?
My big brother's farm was attacked by hooligans the other day. We will send UPDF to protect him. We will beat those hooligans to pulp! pic.twitter.com/45cMykmGS3
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) April 1, 2023
In 2022, shortly after Kenya's August elections, the General threatened to lead his forces to conquer Nairobi in a tweet. As a result, his father personally apologized to President William Ruto, averting a potentially dangerous diplomatic incident.
Despite depriving his son of his position as commander of Uganda's land forces, Museveni promoted him to the rank and defended him as an "excellent general."
President Museveni has already attempted to control his rebellious only son by advising him to avoid discussing state-related matters on Twitter and to stick to topics like sports.
I am an adult, and nobody will ban me from anything, Kainerugaba tweeted earlier. Yet, she has persisted in posting on a range of topics.
Since then, General Kainerugaba has made it known that he intends to succeed his father as president by running in the 2026 elections. In a now-deleted tweet, he declared.
Although it is still unknown if Museveni will run for office again, his controversial son has long been seen as the rightful heir to the monarchy of Uganda.
On March 27, the intruders showed up and started terrorizing the neighbourhood with machetes and clubs.
At the same time, a gas company owned by Raila Odinga, the head of the Opposition, in Embakasi was attacked.
Every Monday and Thursday, Odinga has called for rallies, accusing President William Ruto of stealing last year's election and failing to rein in the rising cost of living.
Since the demonstrations began last week, police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds. At least two people have died as a result.
When others erected improvised structures to symbolize an attempted takeover, the thugs, who appeared at ease with their purpose, drove sheep away from Kenyatta's property and used power saws to fell trees in full-view onlookers and media cameras.
