His social media activity has once again fueled discussions about his ambitions and the political climate in Uganda.
Muhoozi Wants to Buy Manchester United
Muhoozi, who is also the Chief of Defence Forces in Uganda, surprised many by announcing his desire to purchase Manchester United, one of the biggest football clubs in England.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he claimed that Uganda now has enough resources to acquire a top-tier English football club.
“Uganda now has enough money to buy one of these football teams in England! Which one should we buy?” he asked his followers.
He followed this up with another tweet asking, “How much does Manchester United cost?”—indicating a clear interest in the club.
Muhoozi also suggested that whichever club he buys would be required to promote Ugandan tourism by wearing jerseys branded with “Visit Uganda.”
While his comments were met with amusement by some, others questioned the feasibility of such a purchase, given Uganda’s economic challenges.
Currently, Manchester United is majority-owned by the Glazer family, with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe holding a 25% stake. Any potential sale of the club would be a complex financial and regulatory process.
Threats Against the Opposition
Beyond football, Muhoozi stirred major controversy with a tweet that threatened violence against members of Uganda’s main opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP). He declared that anyone found wearing NUP-branded clothing would be executed.
“From now on, if we find anyone wearing NUP outfits, we will kill them! No questions asked!” he wrote.
The tweet, which was later deleted, has caused widespread outrage. NUP, led by singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi), has been at the center of political repression in Uganda.
The party’s offices were raided last week, with security forces reportedly confiscating documents and arresting members.
Bobi Wine responded by condemning the remarks and warning the international community about the growing threats against the opposition.
“Some people tell us to ignore Muhoozi’s words as the ramblings of a drunk man, but the reality is that he is the head of our army and can act on these threats,” he said.
There have been reports of increased military action against NUP members, including abductions and disappearances.
Several party officials, including Fred Nyanzi, have been targeted in recent weeks, further escalating tensions between the government and opposition.
Threats to Invade Congo
Muhoozi’s controversial tweets extended beyond Uganda’s borders. In another post, he warned the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against attacks on the Bahima and Batutsi communities, ethnic groups with ties to Uganda and Rwanda.
“I beg of you, my brothers in Congo, stop killing my people (Bahima/Batutsi). God will bless you if you help us,” he tweeted.
He went further by threatening military action, saying, “If these killings don’t stop immediately, we want proof that the killers have been punished. Otherwise, we shall seize the town of Mahagi soon.”
This statement has raised fears of potential military intervention by Uganda in eastern DRC, a region already plagued by conflict involving various armed groups, including the M23 rebels.
Muhoozi also mentioned an upcoming “public hanging” in North Kivu, but the tweet was quickly deleted.
His remarks come amid increasing tensions in the region, with allegations that Uganda and Rwanda have been involved in supporting rebel groups operating in the DRC.
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