All roads led to Entebbe yesterday for yet another mega celebration for the First Son who is also the Commander of the Land Forces, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s 48th birthday.
Speaking to his supporters at Entebbe Cricket grounds on Saturday evening, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi said the celebrations were meant to bring together his supporters further thanking them for turning up in big numbers.
“When I extended the invitation to you to come to this place, Entebbe Cricket Ground, it is not because you couldn’t have a bite or drink in your own homes but rather that we congregate because we are kinsmen and women, united by a strong bond of common purpose and belief,” he said.
“The birthday parties attracting people from all walks of life symbolize our unity as a nation and unshakeable determination to achieve a prosperous future together.”
Gen. Muhoozi further noted that when he first thought of the idea, he never expected it to be welcomed by many people but noted he has been overwhelmed by the support he has got.

Muhoozi with comedian Mendo who mimics his father President Museveni at Entebbe Cricket Ground
Muhoozi added that, “My idea was that like-minded young people would use this occasion to fraternize, celebrate the gains made despite the challenges of the pandemic and importantly reflect on what role and contribution we could make in the advancement of our people, country, and continent.
“I must say that what has followed has been an immense outpouring of love, solidarity, and most importantly hope, for our people and country. From Bushenyi to Mbarara, from Fort Portal to Kitgum, from Mbale to Karamoja, I have seen thousands of young people using the #MK@48 mantra to organize not just social activities but also cause discussion on what more we can do to make our great motherland even greater.
“It is this unexpected wave that has humbled me immensely. That a simple birthday celebration has offered an entry into wide and varied discussions but importantly those where our young people reflect on their critical role in nation building.
“I must thank our Commander-In-Chief, Gen. Kaguta Museveni, for his steadfast leadership of the country but importantly overseeing the creation of a disciplined, people-centered army, the UPDF. What I can guarantee all our young people here and elsewhere is that the UPDF remains steadfast in ensuring that Uganda stays peaceful and secure. Whoever tries to cause instability will be dealt with firmly and ruthlessly. We do not want wrong elements disrupting the lives of our people.”

For the past three weeks, several activities have been organized in several parts of the country to celebrate the General’s 48th birthday thus becoming a center of debate especially when he revealed that the celebrations are meant to officially announce his presidential ambitions.
Meanwhile, on Friday, city lawyer Gawaya Tegulle dragged Gen. Muhoozi to court for using the 48th birthday celebrations to launch his presidential bid.
Tegulle said the Chief of Defence Forces and President Museveni have abrogated the role of stopping the 48-year-old Commander of the Land Forces who is still a serving UPDF officer from not participating in politics; an act he said contravenes the Constitution.
However, in response, Gen. Muhoozi described himself as the third most unstoppable lion after his father Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and his ‘Uncle’ Paul Kagame, the Rwandan president noting that the lawsuit has no impact on him because he has the highest Judge in the country on his side.
He retaliated, “I hear some small haters are disturbed that the third unstoppable lion has overtaken them. They will learn what the people of Uganda want! The growth of the Ugandan young patriotic movement is simply unstoppable. The voices of the young people will be heard in Uganda.
“Those who made a career in abusing me, and were used to nobody in NRM standing up for me are now running to the courts because the people have overwhelmed them! All the people of Uganda already know the Highest Judge of all is already with this people’s revolution.”
By Kobusiinge Monica
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