Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Overhauls Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Leadership
Kampala, Uganda — Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has announced significant changes to the organization’s Central Committee and key leadership positions as part of efforts to refresh the group and tackle new challenges ahead of future political cycles.
Retained Central Committee Members
In a series of posts on X, Gen. Kainerugaba stated he is retaining several key figures on the PLU Central Committee:
· Michael Nuwagira (National Vice Chairman)
· Edwin Karugire
· Hon. Michael Mawanda
· Andrew Mwenda
He noted that the rest of the committee membership will be announced soon. These retainees have held prominent roles such as national vice chairman, legal director, mobilization lead, and communications chief.
New General Secretary Appointment
Gen. Kainerugaba appointed Hon. Fadil Twalla as the new General Secretary of PLU, replacing Hon. Kabanda after three years of service. He praised Kabanda for setting a high standard and instructed the National Vice Chairman, Mr. Michael Nuwagira, to organize a handover/takeover ceremony as soon as possible. All PLU Ministers and Members of Parliament were directed to attend.
“The new General Secretary of PLU is Hon. Fadil Twalla. I will work closely with him to achieve our objectives. I thank Hon. Kabanda for his 3 years of excellent service.” — Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Context and Broader Vision
The PLU, launched in 2024, promotes patriotism, national service, anti-corruption efforts, and supports President Yoweri Museveni’s National Resistance Movement (NRM). It operates as a pressure group aligned with broader goals, including ambitious economic targets such as achieving a $500 billion GDP by 2031.
In related posts, Gen. Kainerugaba emphasized seriousness in leadership:
“You all know me by now. Things start here with jokes… But I’m always serious about what I say… Ugandans are the true children of Almighty God! They are supposed to be perfect!”
He also highlighted ongoing strategic alliances and the need for a fresh team to address new challenges.
Reactions and Online Sentiment
Supporters have cheered the moves online, viewing them as recognition for loyal service and a step toward strengthening PLU structures. Some urged further additions for renewed energy. The announcements have generated significant engagement, with posts amassing thousands of views, likes, and reposts.
This leadership refresh comes amid PLU’s continued mobilization and alignment with NRM objectives, as Uganda looks toward the 2026 general elections and beyond.
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