The Investigator News Paper has seen posts shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, confirming that his son, Private Ruhamya Kainerugaba, has joined the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom for military training.In the emotional and proud posts shared on Thursday, Gen Muhoozi praised his son’s performance at the globally respected military academy, describing him as disciplined and hardworking.
“My beloved son, Ruhamya, is doing an excellent job in Sandhurst. All good Ugandans should pray for him every day,” Muhoozi posted on his X account.The post was accompanied by photographs showing Private Ruhamya dressed in combat gear alongside fellow officer cadets during a military field exercise at the academy.In another post that quickly attracted attention online, Muhoozi shared side-by-side images comparing his own training days at Sandhurst nearly three decades ago with those of his son today. “Father and son going through the same hardships. Separated by 27 years. God bless Ruhamya,” he wrote.The development means that Ruhamya Kainerugaba becomes the fourth member of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s family to formally join the military.
The family’s military legacy began with President Museveni himself, who led the National Resistance Army (NRA) bush war that brought the NRM government to power in 1986. Museveni’s younger brother, Gen Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Salim Saleh, also became one of Uganda’s most influential military commanders.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba later followed the same path when he joined the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in 1999 as an Officer Cadet before rising through the ranks to become Chief of Defence Forces.Now, with Ruhamya undergoing military training at Sandhurst, another generation of the family is continuing the military tradition.
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst remains one of the world’s most respected military training institutions. The academy has trained senior military officers, royals, presidents, and influential leaders from different parts of the world.Among its notable alumni are former army chief of staff Gen Oyite Ojok, Brig Gen Mark Ayiasi Kodili, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, former Botswana President Ian Khama, former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon, and the late Sultan Qaboos of Oman.
Members of the British Royal Family, including Prince William and Prince Harry, also trained at Sandhurst before beginning their military careers.Military analysts often describe Sandhurst as a symbol of discipline, leadership, endurance, and elite officer training.The photos shared by Muhoozi generated widespread reactions online, with many supporters describing the moment as a continuation of service, patriotism, and military leadership within Uganda’s First Family.
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