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The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda’s 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government.
He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate the launch of the war by the National Resistance Army (now UPDF) against the UPC government under former President Dr. Apollo Milton Obote.
The event took place at the Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education, formerly National Teacher’s College Kabale Playground, in Kabale District.
Muhoozi stated that Ugandans listened to the army’s advice of going home after casting their votes, to avoid causing chaos at the polling station.
Muhoozi explained that due to over excitement by a few opposition actors, some of them tried to stir trouble in some parts of Kampala, Butambala, Fort Portal, Sembabule, Jinja and Luwero District, but security forces responded accordingly.
Muhoozi emphasized that Uganda is peaceful and reassured citizens that the UPDF is fully prepared to deal with any emerging threats.
Speaking as the Chief Guest, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, echoed these sentiments, warning that anyone attempting to disrupt Uganda’s peace is wasting their time. He said Uganda has developed strong security systems capable of handling any threats.
