State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Ateenyi, has dismissed as false and misleading a viral poster alleging a political fallout between Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the Kabaka of Buganda, Edward Muteesa II.
In an X statement, Balaam termed the circulating content as part of a broader misinformation campaign aimed at creating unnecessary tension between Muhoozi and the Buganda Kingdom.
The minister said the claims lack authenticity and are designed to mislead the public while undermining political cohesion.
“Many people have asked whether the circulating post is authentic. The answer is no,” Balaam stated, emphasizing that similar fabricated messages have been appearing online with the intent of sowing division.
The minister linked the development to what he described as a “major cyber war” targeting Muhoozi, who has increasingly positioned himself as a key political figure ahead of Uganda’s future leadership transition.
According to Balaam, such propaganda efforts are unlikely to derail Muhoozi’s political ambitions.
He reiterated that the army general maintains deep respect for the Buganda Kingdom and its leadership, dismissing any suggestion of friction as baseless.
“Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba holds His Majesty the Kabaka in the highest regard and remains a strong supporter of the Buganda Kingdom,” he said.
The Buganda Kingdom remains one of Uganda’s most influential cultural institutions, and any perceived conflict involving its leadership often attracts significant public attention.
Balaam’s statement also carried a broader warning about the spread of digital misinformation.
He urged Ugandans to exercise caution when engaging with online content, stressing the need for verification before sharing sensitive political information.
“I urge the general public to carefully analyze, verify, and confirm the source of any cyber-related information before making decisions or sharing it,” he added.
The minister framed the issue as part of a wider challenge facing Uganda’s digital space, where political messaging, propaganda, and disinformation are increasingly shaping public discourse.