The political camaraderie between National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has taken a fresh turn after the two exchanged messages on X following Muhoozi’s endorsement of President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid.
Muhoozi had on Friday described Wetang’ula as his “Mutume” in Kenya, saying the Speaker would support Ruto’s bid for a second term. The term, used in the context of Muhoozi’s post, means a messenger or envoy.
“Now that I have enough Batume in Uganda, I appoint Rt. Honourable Moses Wetangula as my Mutume in Kenya. He will support my President William Ruto's re-election. Tunataka Second term,” Muhoozi wrote.
Wetang’ula responded to the Ugandan general’s message, setting the stage for a light-hearted exchange between the two leaders.
Muhoozi followed up with another post, telling the Speaker that he was coming and reiterating his support for Ruto’s second term.
“Nakuja mheshimiwa. Tunataka term ya pili. Wakenya wasichanganyikiwe wakati huu. Ninataka 60% kwa Rais Ruto. Kazi kwako,” Muhoozi wrote.
Loosely translated, Muhoozi said he was coming, that they wanted a second term and urged Kenyans not to be confused at this time, before setting a target of 60 per cent support for Ruto and telling Wetang’ula that the task was now his.
The exchange adds a personal and playful dimension to Muhoozi’s earlier intervention in Kenya’s political debate, which has drawn attention because he is Uganda’s serving military chief.
Wetang’ula, for his part, has already publicly declared his support for Ruto’s re-election and has been mobilising support for the President, particularly in Western Kenya.
Muhoozi’s latest remarks, however, do not amount to a formal appointment of Wetang’ula to any political position in Kenya or establish an official role for Uganda in Ruto’s campaign. His posts constitute his public statements on the Kenyan election.
The exchange comes as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Ruto seeking a second term and leaders across the region increasingly commenting on Kenya’s political landscape.
