In a series of posts on social media platform X, Kainerugaba said he intends to meet his “Israeli brothers” and maintained that Ugandan forces are ready to step in if Israel faces serious military pressure. He has recently claimed he could deploy up to 100,000 troops to support Israel against Iran and allied groups.
I’m ready to deploy 100,000 Ugandan soldiers in Israel. Under my command. To protect the Holy Land. The land of Jesus Christ our God!
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) April 10, 2026
He framed the offer as a form of repayment, saying Israel had supported Uganda in the past and that his country should now return that support. However, there has been no official confirmation from the Ugandan government or Israel on any such military coordination.
Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has been sharing strongly pro-Israel views online, often mixed with religious references. He has also criticised Iran, questioning its military strength in his posts.
Alongside his remarks on the Middle East, Kainerugaba has also made a series of statements targeting Turkey. He said Uganda could end diplomatic relations with Turkey within 30 days and warned of steps such as closing the Turkish embassy in Kampala and restricting Turkish Airlines operations.
He also linked his demands to what he described as a “security dividend” for Uganda’s contributions to regional military missions. In posts on X, he suggested financial compensation as part of the dispute, alongside warnings of further diplomatic consequences if his demands were not met.
In one of the posts, Kainerugaba also made a controversial personal remark, saying he wanted “the most beautiful woman” in Turkey as a wife, in addition to a financial payment. The post was widely shared online and later reportedly deleted.
He further advised Ugandan citizens to avoid travelling to Turkey, citing unspecified safety concerns.
I advise ALL Ugandans to avoid all travel to Turkey. For your own safety.
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) April 11, 2026
Kainerugaba has previously used social media to make controversial claims. In 2022, he said Ugandan forces could capture Nairobi within two weeks. In the same year, he offered livestock in a public message linked to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and made remarks about “capturing” Rome.
Despite his repeated statements about troop deployments, Uganda’s military strength is estimated at around 45,000 active personnel, according to public data, lower than the numbers he has cited.
His latest comments come at a time of fragile calm in the region, following diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Israel and Iran. So far, his remarks appear to be personal and have not translated into official government policy.
(Edited by : priyanka deshpande)
