Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi will not be reappointed to Cabinet, following comments the minister made criticising the CDF’s social media activity.
The remarks came after Baryomunsi, while speaking on Capital FM last Saturday, said Gen. Muhoozi’s frequent posts on X (formerly Twitter) were complicating his work as the government’s chief communicator and overseer of national guidance.
Soon after, Gen. Muhoozi responded publicly, suggesting that Baryomunsi would not feature in any future Cabinet lineup.
Baryomunsi, however, dismissed the claim and insisted his political journey was built on merit rather than political favour.
“I rose from obscurity to where I am because of my abilities, not favours from anybody. I am self-made,” Baryomunsi said. “Being a minister is not necessarily the best thing in life. My horizon is far beyond that. Let’s serve Uganda. Cheers.”
His response struck a defiant but composed tone, emphasizing service to the country over holding a government position, even as the dispute unfolded publicly between senior government and military figures.
The exchange has reignited public debate about the political influence of senior military officials, the growing role of social media in governance, and the pressures faced by government communicators amid competing voices in the public sphere.
By press time, neither State House nor the Office of the President had issued an official statement clarifying whether Gen. Muhoozi’s remarks reflect an official position on Cabinet appointments.
Baryomunsi remains the Minister of ICT and National Guidance.
