Successful Journey of Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Review By Brian Nakibuuka: A 13-year career is long enough to prove how committed and serious Muhoozi Kainerugaba is to Uganda and the people. The deserved promotions over the years were reaps from his efforts and determination that continuously do an amazing job while other many could not.

Risking his life, take the front in batters, facing criminals and terror, Muhoozi Kainerugaba made Uganda stronger and brought hope. Kainerugaba merits were his inspirations to go beyond and exceed in his military career. Each accomplishment is a new starting point for the nation’s betterment.

General Kainerugaba made clear that victories are only successful when you serve the imposed purposes with passion and commitment to make the difference possible. That is why he is willing to do more; for as long as it takes. Engagement and responsibility are the real reason of Muhoozi promotions, which included the most recent post of Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations.

Succession Talk About Muhoozi Kainerugaba Special Advisor Promotion

Muhoozi Kainerugaba followed his call by joining the Army in the year 1999 decided to change the history of Uganda. He comes from a family whose mother is the father is the president were never a reason to reap advantages. Muhoozi goals were based solely on military discipline and helping his nation. The general intensely prepared himself to become a great leader.

The exemplary profile proved his talent and strength when Muhoozi conducted an important expedition named Operation Lighting Thunder in the Garamba Forest where the Special Operations Unit fought against the criminal forces led by Joseph Kony of the Lord’s Resistance Army.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba broke their military strategies & cleverly making them flee to the Central African Republic. Hard work and perseverance was part of Muhoozi personality and a brave spirit. His successful military career rewarded the major with several well-deserved promotions along his 13-year-old profession.

With clever and sharp strategies which led Muhoozzi to the special operations command to battle against the Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia followed by the execution of the Operation Kalongero in South Sudan.

From elevated education, practices and superior experience, Kainerugaba proved his worth several times and earned promotions.

Starting in 2000, as the second lieutenant in the Presidential Protection Unit as a major in the UPDF, brigade commander in the Presidential Guard Brigade. In addition, Muhoozi was elevated to the post of lieutenant colonel and appointed Commander of the Special Forces Group in the Uganda People's Defence Force.

The most recent were on 16 May 2016 when he was ranked of major general by President Museveni followed by the post of Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations on 10 January 2017. Kainerugaba Muhoozi made it clear that the aroused suspicious of favouritism is unfounded.

Moreover, the successful general claims that whether he will take over the presidency someday or not. He finds that his heart will always be prepared to do whatever it takes to fulfil the expectations of the Ugandan’ people because it is his major priority from the start.

Controversies are just completely false rumours compared to what Muhoozi Kainerugaba has done wholeheartedly.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba Career Success: Military to Supervisor

Muhoozi Kainerugaba lived in the middle of a combative scenario, where he developed skills and performance greatly since the initiation of his military career in 1994. Amidst war and violence which has been a part of Uganda for many years, his courage proved that there was still hope for the country. Hard efforts led Muhoozi Kainerugaba to excel in the military department and he was assigned to the Presidential Protection Unit as a Second Lieutenant in 2000. 

The general took another step forward by enjoying the Uganda People's Defence Force in 1999 and being promoted in the following year 2001, as a Major in the UPDF. Muhoozi’s soldier spirit never settles down, because he knew that there was a lot more to accomplish and to do for the Ugandan people. Experience and commitment generated another promotion to become the commander in the Presidential Guard Brigade. The only expectation he had during his military journey was to make his life worth into making a difference in battlefield risking his life, facing tough enemies and bringing security.

Kainerugaba Muhoozi never allowed fears or insecurities to take over, because a mature soldier knows that a career and personality is built based on the care offered to the needful. That was another reason that he was ranked as a lieutenant colonel and appointed Commander of the Special Forces Group in the Uganda People's Defence Forces followed by a succession to the rank of Major General by President Museveni on 16 May 2016. From an excellent leader to a brilliant soldier, on 10 January 2017, the president moved Muhoozi to the post of Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations.

The media created speculation around a case involving the major and classified the recent promotion as the president playing favourites, which was later denied by Kainerugaba. He continually does his job with perspective and focus since he knows that at the end what really matters is not vain critics, but the one who makes a difference. If someday the need of taking over the presidency arises, Muhoozi will do so, as he prioritises the people above all else.