Hackers ‘target Uganda’ after Muhoozi’s pro-Israel comments, says CDF
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has claimed that the country suffered a wave of cyber attacks following his recent public statements expressing support for Israel amid escalating tensions with Iran.
In a social media post, Gen Muhoozi said Uganda had experienced “numerous cyber attacks” after his earlier remarks, though he provided no specific details about the nature or scale of the attacks.
“After my tweets the other day in support of Israel, our country experienced numerous cyber attacks,” the general wrote. “We shall investigate all of them. We will take strong action against those who sent and supported those attacks.”
He did not specify which institutions had been targeted or whether critical infrastructure, including military systems, was affected.
Pro-Israel stance sparks global attention
The cyber threat claims come days after Muhoozi triggered international attention with a series of social media posts backing Israel in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
In one widely shared message, he declared that “any talk of destroying or defeating Israel” would draw Uganda into the conflict on Israel’s side. He further suggested that Uganda would be willing to support Israel militarily if needed, citing historical ties and religious solidarity.
The remarks quickly went viral, generating debate among analysts and diplomats. Uganda maintains longstanding relations with Israel, including security cooperation and shared history dating back to the 1976 Entebbe rescue operation.
Mixed reactions at home and abroad
Muhoozi’s comments drew mixed responses both locally and internationally. Some observers viewed the statements as symbolic political messaging rather than formal government policy, while others raised concerns about potential diplomatic fallout.
The general is known for making outspoken social media remarks on regional and global issues, which have previously sparked diplomatic tensions. Reports indicate his latest comments also attracted criticism and ridicule from online users who questioned Uganda’s potential role in a distant geopolitical conflict.
As of press time, no independent verification of the alleged cyber attacks had been provided, and Ugandan cybersecurity agencies had not issued an official statement.
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