He has also threatened to cut diplomatic ties with Turkey and close its embassy in Kampala within 30 days if his demands are not met.

In a bizarre demand, Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has asked Turkey for $1 billion for its role in Somalia and ...

Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba sparks controversy with posts demanding $1 billion from Turkey and threatening ...

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EADaily, April 12th, 2026. Ugandan Major General Muguzi Kainerugaba demanded $1 billion from Ankara, threatening otherwise to sever diplomatic relations.

Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba demands $1 billion and a wife from Turkey, threatening to cut ties in 30 days.

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Over the past few days, the general has managed to: promise Israel one hundred thousand Ugandan soldiers to defend the "Holy Land — the land of our Lord Jesus Christ"; inform Iran that its army "has ...

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he will visit Tel Aviv and renews his offer to deploy Ugandan troops to support Israel, while also making strong remarks on Turkey and Iran in ...

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Uganda’s army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sparked a diplomatic controversy after demanding $1 billion from Turkey along with what he described as “the most beautiful woman” in the country, while ...