Kampala, Uganda — January 30, 2026 — Uganda’s army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has apologized to the United States after publicly accusing its embassy in Kampala of aiding opposition leader Bobi Wine.
In a series of social media posts, Kainerugaba initially announced the suspension of all cooperation with the U. S.
Embassy.
However, he later deleted the post and issued an apology, stating that he had been “fed with wrong information.”
The incident has unfolded in the context of rising political tensions in Uganda following the presidential election earlier this month.
Bobi Wine, who lost to President Yoweri Museveni’s son, has been in hiding since the election, with many Ugandans expressing concern that a confrontation could lead to unrest.
According to sources close to the matter, Kainerugaba’s accusations were made in a public post on social media, where he alleged that the U. S.
Embassy was assisting Wine in evading authorities.
This followed a threat by Kainerugaba to hunt down and kill Wine, boasting about the forces’actions against Wine’s supporters since the election. Wine, however, remains defiant, with his wife reporting an assault by soldiers during a raid on her home.
Despite the army chief’s denial, Wine’s defiance continues, with calls to his supporters to take action without breaking the law.
The U. S.
Embassy has not yet commented on the incident, but the apology by Kainerugaba suggests a desire to avoid further strain on the relationship between Uganda and the United States.
The U. S.
Has been a key ally of Uganda, providing significant support, including military aid.
Regional officials confirmed that the situation remains tense but stable, with no immediate indication of further escalation. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 3*
