Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sparked public debate after announcing that he would suspend any planned action against the Managing Director of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor following an appeal from his brother, Kasujja.
In a statement shared online, Gen Muhoozi said his brother had requested him to leave the matter involving Sue to him, adding that he had decided to respect the request because he always listens to his family members.
“My brother @kasujja has asked me to leave Sue to him. Okay, I always listen to my brothers,” Gen Muhoozi wrote.
He added that police patrols should wait for further instructions, suggesting that any immediate action he had considered would not proceed until he gives new directions.
“All police patrols are instructed to wait for my future instructions,” he stated.
The remarks quickly attracted attention from members of the public, with many debating the meaning and implications of the statement, especially regarding the role of security agencies and public officials.
The statement comes amid heightened political discussions surrounding media organisations, government officials and security matters in Uganda.
Gen Muhoozi, who is the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has previously made several public statements on political and national issues, often generating widespread reactions from different sections of society.
His latest remarks have again placed him at the centre of public discussion, with supporters praising his willingness to listen to advice while critics questioned the involvement of security matters in public statements.
The person referred to as Sue is associated with the leadership of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, two of Uganda’s prominent media platforms.
The statement has raised questions among observers about the relationship between security authorities, media institutions and public accountability.
Some commentators argue that issues involving media houses should be handled through established legal and regulatory channels rather than public exchanges.
Others say the development highlights the influence of public statements made by senior government and military figures in shaping national conversations.
The remarks have also generated discussion on social media, where users shared different opinions about Gen Muhoozi’s message and its possible consequences.
While some interpreted the statement as a sign of restraint, others called for clarity on what actions had been considered and why.
No official statement had been released by the leadership of NTV Uganda or Daily Monitor regarding Gen Muhoozi’s comments by the time of publication.
The development comes at a time when Uganda’s media environment continues to attract public attention, with debates ongoing about press freedom, regulation and relations between the media and government institutions.
Gen Muhoozi’s statement has therefore become another major talking point in Uganda’s political and security discussions.
For now, the situation appears to be on hold following the intervention of Kasujja, according to Gen Muhoozi’s own account.
Whether further developments will emerge depends on future statements and actions from the individuals and institutions involved.
The controversy has once again demonstrated how quickly comments from influential figures can trigger national debate, especially when they touch on security, politics and the media.
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