The Chief of Defense Forces and First Son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has officially left X, formerly known as Twitter, marking the end of a decade-long presence on the social media platform.
With a following of over one million users, Muhoozi had become a prominent and often polarizing figure on the platform.
In a farewell message to his followers, Muhoozi expressed gratitude for their support over the years.
“To all my dear followers, it has been a great whirlwind and rousing journey together on these streets for the last 10 years since 2014,” he wrote.
The General cited his faith and a renewed commitment to his responsibilities as head of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as key reasons for his departure.
Muhoozi’s exit follows a series of controversies stemming from his tweets, which frequently drew international attention and diplomatic tensions.
In October 2022, he sparked uproar by claiming he could capture Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, within two weeks — remarks that prompted diplomatic interventions between Uganda and Kenya.
Later that month, he publicly threatened to expel U.S. Ambassador William Popp from Uganda, escalating tensions between Kampala and Washington. More recently, he made headlines by threatening to seize Sudan’s capital, Khartoum.
Each of these incidents triggered demands for official apologies from Uganda’s government, highlighting the complexities surrounding his social media presence.
