Ugandan military threatens to expel US ambassador over alleged disrespect to President Museveni

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued an ultimatum to the U.S. Ambassador, William Popp: apologize to President Yoweri Museveni or leave Uganda by Monday. Kainerugaba, who is also President Museveni’s son, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, accusing Popp of “disrespecting our beloved and celebrated president and undermining the constitution of Uganda”.

“This is not a personal issue between me and the current US Ambassador,” Kainerugaba declared. “This is a national issue, and you’ll see that NO foreign country will ever dominate Uganda again.”

While Kainerugaba did not specify Popp’s alleged offenses, the backdrop to the dispute includes U.S. sanctions imposed earlier this week on four Ugandan police officers, citing human rights violations. The move appears to have deepened tensions between the two nations, raising questions about Uganda’s relationship with the West and its stance on foreign influence.

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The demand for an apology or expulsion highlights growing frustration within Uganda’s leadership as the country faces international scrutiny. Whether this conflict is resolved diplomatically or escalates further remains to be seen.