Gen. Muhoozi and CNN Journalist Larry Madowo Trade Bitter Words at Each Other on X

A heated exchange unfolded on social media platform X after CNN journalist Larry Madowo publicly questioned Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, over remarks perceived as glorifying violence against opposition supporters.

The confrontation has reignited debate about civil liberties, military power, and freedom of expression in Uganda’s highly charged political environment.

Madowo’s pointed post asked why Gen. Muhoozi appeared to boast about killing Ugandans aligned with the opposition and whether such bravado was enabled by his proximity to power as the son of President Yoweri Museveni.

The message quickly gained traction, drawing reactions from activists, journalists, and politicians across the region.

Many framed the journalist’s intervention as a challenge to what they view as increasing militarization of political discourse in Uganda.