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A Better Uganda

[Chris Magezi @ChrisOMagezi]

Gen. Kainerugaba Meets Invictus CEO, Commends Adaptive Sports for Wounded Soldiers

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Rob Owen OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the Invictus Games Foundation, and senior organisational leaders during an official visit to the United Kingdom.

During the meeting, Gen. Kainerugaba expressed appreciation for Uganda's recent admission into the Invictus Games community, noting that the milestone will significantly advance the rehabilitation of injured and sick UPDF soldiers. He reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to supporting wounded, injured, and sick service personnel through the power of adaptive sport.

Gen. Kainerugaba also conveyed his gratitude to Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, the founder and Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, for his vision in establishing a movement that continues to transform the lives of service personnel worldwide.

Effective July 7, 2026, Uganda officially became the 26th nation to join the Invictus Community—making it the first East African country and second on the continent to join the global movement.

Founded in 2014, the Invictus Games uses sport as a pathway to physical and psychological recovery for wounded service members and veterans. The movement now spans six continents, with Uganda set to make its competitive debut at the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

In his remarks, Mr. Owen thanked the CDF for his visit and commended Uganda's strong leadership in prioritising veteran welfare.

The Invictus Games Foundation previously visited personnel at the UPDF's Mubende Defence Forces Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre, where they donated specialised adaptive sports equipment. Pledging continued support, Mr. Owen expressed enthusiasm for Uganda's upcoming debut and affirmed that the Foundation stands ready to assist the UPDF in its preparation.

Following the talks, Gen. Kainerugaba attended a dinner hosted in his honour. At the conclusion of the engagement, he and Mr. Owen exchanged commemorative gifts as a sign of friendship and comradeship.

[Chris Magezi @ChrisOMagezi]

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Son Ruhamya Graduates from Sandhurst Military Academy

Officer Cadet Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, officially graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday, completing the academy's prestigious Officer Commissioning Course. The CDF was present to witness the ceremony.

Ahead of the parade, Gen. Kainerugaba was received by Major General Nick Cowley OBE, the Academy Commandant, who decorated him with a Sandhurst Alumni medal. The honor was particularly notable, as the tradition of issuing such badges was introduced after the General's own time at the academy.

At the ceremony, the Sovereign's Parade, a formal ceremony marking the passing out and commissioning of officer cadets, was held at the academy's historic campus in Surrey. Ruhamya was commissioned alongside fellow Ugandan Officer Cadet Andrew Bakira, joining other international and British cadets who marched past Old College, the iconic main building, in a ceremony attended by family members, dignitaries, and military officials.

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba himself attended Sandhurst for the same course decades prior, graduating in 2000. Leading up to the parade, the CDF shared updates on his son's progress, posting side-by-side photographs of himself during his own officer training alongside images of Ruhamya, reflecting on "father and son going through the same hardships, separated by 27 years."

The Sandhurst commissioning course runs for 44 weeks and is recognized as one of the world's most demanding military leadership programs. Cadets undergo intensive instruction in infantry tactics, weapons systems, fieldcraft, operational planning, ethics, and high-pressure command. Upon completion, newly commissioned officers return to their respective national forces, in this case, the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), where they are deployed accordingly.

Addressing the newly commissioned officers at the parade, General Sir Roly Walker, the Chief of the General Staff, warned about the evolving military environment. "We had every confidence that it was a world in which we dominated militarily," he reflected, "and for reasons that are obvious to us all now, that world is fading fast." The spectre of general war, he warned, is not, with little assurance of perpetual military dominance.

Yet this should not be a cause for despair, he insisted, as collective defence becomes a national effort. "There is an absolute clarity to your purpose, which is to be ready to fight and win your nation's battles."

He underscored their responsibility as young military leaders. "Our nations will need their soldiers. Those soldiers will need to be led... They deserve the best leaders." He reminded them their first duty is to earn the trust of their soldiers.

"That is the simplicity of the motto of this place: Serve to Lead. And we ask nothing more from you."

General Sir Walker, however, expressed confidence in the new officers and declared that the future is in good hands.

[John B Kayumba @johnbkayumba]

Today Sembabule gathered in thanksgiving for Hon. Sam Kahamba Kutesa —a son of Uganda, MP Mbarara North(1980-85),Former Attorney General (1985-86),,Delegate CA & chaired its Political Systems Committee(1994-95),State Minister for Planning &Economic Dev't(1996-2000),State Minister for Finance & Planning incharge of Investments(2001-2005),MP Mawogola County(2001-2021),Longest serving Foreign Affairs Minister(2005-2021), and President of the 69th UNGA. From Mbarara North to the world stage, his service has put Sembabule & Uganda on the global map. Twesiimye Ssebo! 🙏🇺🇬
@SMusherure @nyamadon @DuncanAbigaba @FrankTumwebazek

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@kaawabanga Let him atleast subscribe to AI plus. Akisusa...sad that he think he is an intellectual.

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@DuncanAbigaba The embattled "Professor" has reportedly been selling academic degrees to individuals, including one Frank Mwesigye. Sad!!!!!

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@johnbkayumba @mkainerugaba Gen @mkainerugaba see this masterpiece.

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@johnbkayumba @DaudiKabanda True. @mkainerugaba doesnt just call anyone "one of the sharpest brains". Thats not a compliment but a classification. Let them celebrate all they want. Hon @DaudiKabanda hasnt even started yet!!

[John B Kayumba @johnbkayumba]

I stepped back to watch those celebrating Hon @DaudiKabanda missing the cabinet list and it's worth noting that not one of them qualifies for such deployment themselves. The question is ,did he ever tell you he was going to be on it? Because it's interesting that out of 40+ million Ugandans, his name is the one keeping people up at night. To me this moment proves that Hon. Kabanda is exactly who he thinks he is.And when a man of Gen. @mkainerugaba's caliber calls you "one of the sharpest politicians in Uganda" that is not a courtesy — that is a calibration. The noise surrounding his name is not hate; it is fear dressed up as celebration.
#VivaPLU. #VivaKasambya. #VivaUganda. 🇺🇬

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@DuncanAbigaba @mkainerugaba @pwanyoto @KagutaMuseveni I thank you Ambassodor @DuncanAbigaba , Counsel @pwanyoto comes on board with legal expertise. The MK @mkainerugaba Gov't is in shaping up.

[Duncan Abigaba @DuncanAbigaba]

Thank you our leader and guide, Gen. @mkainerugaba, for appointing Counsel @pwanyoto PO-49. 49 is very symbolic to the people of Bugisu and Uganda. It was at House 49 Maluku Estate, Mbale, where Mzee @KagutaMuseveni survived death in 1973. Sadly, his OB Martin Mwesiga didn't.

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@johnbkayumba 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Duncan Abigaba @DuncanAbigaba]

Thank you Comrades for the vote of confidence 🙏

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

Greetings, Afande. As your staunch supporters, we know you to be a man who never abandons his comrades. In the spirit of recruiting young and fresh leadership, we humbly request that you consider @DuncanAbigaba for deployment. He is one of the pioneers of this movement.🙏

[John B Kayumba @johnbkayumba]

Dear @mtnug, explain this daylight robbery! I bought 5GB Gaga Nite at 3:53am, stepped away for barely 20 minutes, and by 4:14am I’m told 100% of my bundle is gone ! 🤯 This abnormal data drain has happened for 3 months now. Enough is enough. #ExposeMTN @UCC_Official

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@KagutaMuseveni Mzee in Mawogola County ,Sembabule District there was no voting , Dez Byuma with the help of your brothers led by Toyota abducted one of the candidates,militarised itbeat up and intimidated supporters and agents of Yasin Kironde pushing him out of the race. We seek fairness Mzee!

[John B Kayumba @johnbkayumba]

Eddoboozi lya Katikiro CPM .
#RejectEPSAutoUg

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

Hey @grok ,who are the twenty most rapidly emerging political figures in Uganda?

[Kakwanzi Elizabeth @KakwanziLiz]

Thank you for your insightful remarks, His Excellency @KagutaMuseveni. I agree that wealth and skills are fundamental to driving development.

Investing in wealth-creation initiatives provides long-term solutions to create jobs.

I am committed to backing these efforts.

[John B Kayumba @johnbkayumba]

Now is the time !!
@ProsperAtegyeka is My 91st Guild President Makerere University.

[Students' Agenda @UgStudents_]

@dem_opondo @NRMOnline @HonTinkasiimire @Plugandaa @MusaTukwatanise @KagutaMuseveni @UgFocuss @mkainerugaba @albertKatruGuma @AKasingye @NrmYouthleague @FrankGashumba @BalaamAteenyiDr You are indirectly pushing that propaganda. Understanding your poverty frustrations as an adult who doesn't work . Leave Hon Kabanda alone !!!