KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly expressed support for several allies for key cabinet positions, adding fresh momentum to speculation about a possible government reshuffle ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s anticipated May inauguration following his January election victory.
In a series of posts published on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Gen. Muhoozi endorsed Adonia Ayebare for the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
“I support Ambassador (@adoniaayebare) for Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,” he wrote.
Ambassador Ayebare currently serves as Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and has previously held senior diplomatic and advisory roles within government.
In a separate post, Gen. Muhoozi also backed Henry Okello Oryem for a more senior role within the Foreign Affairs ministry.
“For the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs, I would be a criminal if I didn’t support my big brother Hon. Okello Oryem,” he stated.
Okello Oryem currently serves as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs). Gen. Muhoozi urged that he be elevated to the substantive position of Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Chief of Defence Forces further indicated that senior members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) could assume government positions following an assessment process by Yoweri Museveni.
“I’m sure our other senior members of PLU shall also get positions once Mzee finishes assessing them. Including Hon. Daudi Kabanda,” he posted.
He also praised Daudi Kabanda, the Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda, describing him as a future appointee. Kabanda and Ayebare reportedly responded with messages of appreciation and pledges of loyalty.
The endorsements have fueled public debate about a possible cabinet reshuffle, though no official changes have been announced.
Gen. Muhoozi’s comments are seen by political observers as a reflection of his growing influence within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and Uganda’s broader governance structure.
