General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly defended Hon. Daudi Kabanda, a legislator from Kasambya County, amid ongoing political exchanges involving veteran politician Gen. Kahinda Otafiire. Muhoozi described Kabanda as a political ally who has consistently defended him in public. He made it clear that he does not want Kabanda drawn further into the disagreements surrounding him and Otafiire. This statement comes after a public disagreement intensified in June 2026.
The disagreement began when Otafiire made remarks concerning alleged extrajudicial killings involving officers attached to the Crime Intelligence Directorate. Kabanda subsequently criticized Otafiire, arguing that some historical members of the NRA and NRM were using criticism of Muhoozi to indirectly target President Yoweri Museveni. Kabanda specifically named Otafiire in his criticism, questioning why the veteran politician would remain in government while criticizing alleged abuses by government security agencies.
Muhoozi later responded to Otafiire, warning that the veteran politician had "provoked lions enough" and was "dangerously close to being arrested." Kabanda has repeatedly been publicly associated with Muhoozi and has defended the General against criticism. In previous comments, he has argued that attacks directed at Muhoozi sometimes reflect wider disagreements within the ruling National Resistance Movement.
The latest statement from Muhoozi brings Kabanda back into focus as the disagreements involving Muhoozi and Otafiire continue to generate public debate. Muhoozi's words also underline his stated support for Kabanda in the ongoing political exchanges. This development has attracted attention because it brings together senior figures from different generations of Uganda's political establishment.
Otafiire has previously expressed opposition to Muhoozi's presidential ambitions, while Kabanda has publicly defended Muhoozi and his political activities. The Kasambya MP has been a vocal supporter of Muhoozi, and his comments have added to the political exchanges between supporters of Muhoozi and Otafiire. This has led to a wider discussion about the dynamics within the ruling party.
Muhoozi's latest message is being viewed in the context of those continuing disagreements, with the General making it clear that he does not want Hon. Daudi Kabanda targeted as the political exchanges involving him and Gen. Kahinda Otafiire continue. This statement is seen as a show of support for Kabanda and an attempt to shield him from further criticism.
The situation remains a subject of interest due to the stature of the individuals involved and the potential implications for Uganda's political landscape. Key points include Muhoozi's defense of Kabanda, the ongoing disagreement between Muhoozi and Otafiire, and the involvement of senior figures from different generations of Uganda's political establishment.
Key points
- Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba defends Hon. Daudi Kabanda amid ongoing political exchanges.
- The disagreement between Muhoozi and Otafiire began in June 2026.
- Otafiire has previously expressed opposition to Muhoozi's presidential ambitions.
