Ugandan army chief makes statements on ancestry and Turkey

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of the Ugandan army and son of President Yoweri Museveni, made a series of statements via the social media platform X on May 6 and 7, 2026. He reiterated his previous claim of having 14% Greek ancestry and asserted a connection to Alexander the Great. In his posts, Kainerugaba harshly criticized Turkey, describing it as a "devilish empire" and warning against the resurgence of the Ottoman Empire in Africa. He claimed that Turkey needs Uganda and insisted that the country would comply with his demands. Furthermore, Kainerugaba accused Turkey of using images of Che Guevara to insult him. The general, who has previously positioned Uganda as a firm ally of Israel, did not provide evidence for his genealogical claims or the specific nature of the alleged disputes with Turkey. These statements have drawn attention due to their aggressive tone and the unconventional nature of the official's communication.