Gen Kainerugaba's son impersonated on X

Ruhamya Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has fallen victim to impersonation on X (formerly Twitter).

A fraudulent account, @ruhamya12345678, was created in February 2025 but gained activity over the weekend, shortly after pictures of President Museveni with his grandchildren, including Ruhamya, circulated online.

The impostor posted several messages, falsely claiming to represent the son of the CDF. However, individuals close to the Kainerugaba family swiftly informed X users that Ruhamya does not have an account on the platform.

A user under the handle @MrJordanposts made it clear: “IGNORE this FAKE ACCOUNT!!!! The leader of the next generation - Ruhamya Kainerugaba doesn’t have an X account!!!!” The user also tagged both Gen. Kainerugaba and State Minister Balaam Barugahara.

The impersonation comes in the wake of social media images showing President Museveni enjoying a family lunch with his children and grandchildren, marking the Easter holiday.

In a post, President Museveni shared, “This weekend, Maama Janet and I had lunch with some of our children and grandchildren. In addition to holding prayers, we wished all Ugandans a happy Easter and called on everyone to work hard to chase poverty from their homes.”

This incident adds to a growing list of impersonations in Uganda, with notable recent victims including Dr. Jan Mukiibi Nakitende and Buganda Kingdom Princess Sarah Katrina Mirembe Ssangalyambogo.