11.04.2026 18:40
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who has drawn attention with his consecutive appearances on the international stage, has once again become the center of discussions with his recent statements. Following his support for Israel and harsh remarks towards Turkey, eyes have turned to Kainerugaba's past, and his unusual marriage proposal to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also resurfaced.
The Chief of General Staff of Uganda, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who announced that he is ready to send 100,000 soldiers to Israel and targeted Turkey, has brought his past statements back into the spotlight. Kainerugaba, who threatened to cut diplomatic relations unless he received $1 billion from Ankara, was reminded of his unusual marriage proposal to Giorgia Meloni in 2022.
MARRIAGE PROPOSAL WITH 100 COWS
In 2022, Kainerugaba proposed to Meloni through social media, stating that he would give 100 cows as a bride price, referencing Ugandan traditions. These statements quickly resonated in the international media.
“I WOULD OCCUPY ROME” STATEMENT
The discussions were not limited to the marriage proposal. Kainerugaba made statements that drew diplomatic reactions, suggesting that he could occupy Rome if his proposal was not accepted.
HE WAS DISMISSED
Following these statements that became a hot topic on social media, Yoweri Museveni dismissed his son, who was the army commander at the time. The statements were assessed to have harmed Uganda's foreign policy.
TRADITIONAL “BRIDE PRICE” DETAIL
In Uganda, especially in rural areas, it is a common tradition to give livestock as a bride price in marriages. It was stated that Kainerugaba's remarks were based on this cultural background.
NEW STATEMENTS ESCALATED TENSIONS
Kainerugaba, who has recently come back into the spotlight with his support for Israel and harsh statements towards Turkey, continues to attract attention in the international public sphere with his past controversial statements.