Ugandan Military Denies NYT Torture Claims Against Top General

A New York Times opinion piece on October 8 highlighted Kakwenza's allegations of abuse, including beatings that fractured his ankles and damaged his kidneys, during his 2021 detention. Col. Chris Magezi rejected the claims as 'disparaging and unfounded,' stating the general never met Kakwenza and accusing Western media of bias.

Kakwenza fired back on X, detailing torture methods like pliers and clubs, while Gen. Muhoozi, a potential 2031 presidential contender, posted a forward-looking message blessing Uganda.