FALSE: Muhoozi Did Not Say Kabaka’s Palace Should Be Demolished and Replaced With a Barracks
Claim:
A post shared by @sserugohassan claims that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the next thing to do is to demolish the “so-called Kabaka’s palace” and replace it with a barracks, adding that the people of Buganda would not do anything because they are cowards.
The post attributes the statement directly to Muhoozi Kainerugaba and presents his photograph alongside an image of the Kabaka’s palace.
Claims involving Muhoozi and the Kabaka have also repeatedly circulated online. A previous debunk media initiative fact-check also investigated a viral claim that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba had threatened to arrest the Kabaka of Buganda if Bobi Wine did not return to Uganda. The investigation found no evidence supporting the claim.
Findings:
There is no credible evidence that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba made the statement about demolishing the Kabaka’s palace and replacing it with a barracks.
We reviewed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s official social media handles where he publicly posts his updates and we did not find any link to such a statement.
The video circulating on TikTok was traced to an earlier post by Mawejje TV on Facebook, where it was published on 22 June 2026. The same video was later uploaded to TikTok by the account @sserugohassan. This establishes Mawejje TV as the earliest source identified for the circulating video, while the TikTok post represents a subsequent instance of its circulation.
This finding is also consistent with a pattern identified in previous fact-checks. In June 2026, Muhoozi publicly dismissed another fabricated social-media post targeting the Kabaka, calling it a “totally fake tweet” and saying he could not say anything against someone he loves and respects like the Kabaka.
Africa Check separately investigated another recent statement attributed to Muhoozi about the Kabaka and found that it did not appear on his verified X account and had other indications of fabrication.
The Debunk Info Verifier was also used to assess the claim. The tool did not identify credible evidence confirming that Muhoozi made the alleged statement. Its results were therefore considered alongside searches of Muhoozi’s official social-media accounts and searches for independent reporting.
Engagement:
The claim generated confrontational reactions on both the original Facebook post by Mawejje TV and the subsequent TikTok post.
On Mawejje TV’s Facebook post, some users appeared to take the alleged statement seriously, with comments including “Try it I think you’re tired of being in Buganda we don’t jork with our kingdom,” “And it’s true the truth they can’t do anything,” “Provoke that u can handle,” and “This fool is going crazy day by day.”
Similar reactions appeared on the subsequent TikTok upload. Several users dared Muhoozi to go ahead and demolish the palace, with comments such as “dare, ts wen i wil pruv yo credibility sir…try it n c,” “Try it out and see,” and “Go ahead and do.”
These reactions show how a mere claim, particularly one involving a politically and culturally sensitive institution such as the Buganda Kingdom, can fuel tensions and provoke confrontational responses among audiences online. Even without evidence that the alleged statement was made, the claim was enough to generate comments challenging Muhoozi to act on it.
The wording and presentation of the post are also significant. Rather than showing a direct post from Muhoozi’s verified account, the circulating content is a graphic shared by a third-party account, making the attribution difficult to verify from the post itself.
Methodology:
The claim was investigated using the following methods:
- The claim was entered into the Debunk Info Verifier to identify relevant information and possible supporting or contradicting evidence.
- Searches were conducted using key phrases from the alleged statement to look for credible media reports or other independent records.
- Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s public social-media presence was checked for evidence that he made the statement.
- Previous fact-checks concerning fabricated statements attributed to Muhoozi and the Kabaka were reviewed for additional context.
- The wording, attribution and presentation of the circulating post were examined to determine whether the claim could be independently verified.
Verdict:
False: There is no credible evidence that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the Kabaka’s palace should be demolished and replaced with a barracks. The statement appears to be another fabricated claim attributed to Muhoozi and should not be treated as an authentic statement from him.