Fact Check: Viral Screenshot Falsely Claims Muhoozi Kainerugaba Ousted Museveni

A fabricated screenshot has been circulating on social media, purporting to show Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announcing a coup against President Yoweri Museveni. The graphic claims Kainerugaba posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he had “overthrown my father and I am now the President of Uganda. I am tired of pretending.”

However, fact-checkers have determined this assertion to be entirely false. A thorough review of General Kainerugaba’s verified X account revealed no such post containing the alleged statement. The absence of any such announcement on his official platform is strong evidence against its authenticity.

Furthermore, a statement of this magnitude, suggesting a overthrow of the head of state by the military chief, would undoubtedly have garnered immediate and widespread coverage from both local and international news organizations. The lack of any credible news reports corroborating the claim further solidifies its falsity.

While General Kainerugaba is known for his often provocative and controversial social media presence, this incident serves as a reminder that not every viral screenshot attributed to him is genuine. Users are urged to exercise caution and verify information before sharing, especially when it involves sensitive political claims.

The viral image claiming General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced he had overthrown President Yoweri Museveni is fake and should not be treated as authentic evidence.

Source: Nile Post