President Museveni has paid tribute to his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as he marked his 52nd birthday, commending both his personal accomplishments and his contribution to Uganda’s military.
In a statement shared Friday on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Museveni—signing off as “Ampa”—addressed Ugandans, Africans, and the “Bazzukulu,” reflecting on family, history, and national service.
He expressed gratitude to God for blessing him and the First Lady, Janet Museveni, with their children and for their wellbeing over the years.
Museveni paid tribute to the First Lady for raising the children during the 1981–1986 liberation struggle, noting she was “the only parent near them” at the time.
He also commended his children for their education and life paths, saying they had “navigated their education and pursuing diverse paths in life, including family and career development.”
The president further thanked Ugandans and supportive Africans for standing with his family and political movement over the years.
Congratulating Gen. Muhoozi, Museveni highlighted his upbringing within the resistance period.
“These children, in particular Muhoozi, were born in the resistance, grew up in the resistance, and, in various ways, have made significant contribution to the resistance,” he said.
He credited Muhoozi with helping to strengthen the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), particularly in addressing corruption and improving effectiveness.
Reflecting on his children’s birth dates, Museveni said, “When they were young, I used to tease them that they will be earth-shakers because, by some coincidence, they were all born on or near very important historical dates.”
The president noted that Muhoozi was born on April 24, 1974, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and recalled events around that period, including the Carnation Revolution.
“Amazing—regarding the double blessings to we the freedom fighters—the 24th and 25th of April, 1974,” he wrote.
Museveni also linked the birth dates of his other children to historical milestones, describing them as part of “our little jokes in the family.”
“I share with our fellow Ugandans and Africans our little jokes in the family. Congratulations Muogi, his wife, children and siblings on this milestone,” he said.
