KAMPALA, Uganda — Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced the release of Maj. Gen. Don Nabasa and the dropping of all charges that had been facing the senior military officer following a meeting between the two.
In a statement posted on his official X account, Gen. Muhoozi said he had held a “long meeting” with Maj. Gen. Nabasa before deciding to release him.
“I’m glad to announce after a long meeting with Maj. General Don Nabasa today I have decided to release him and drop all the charges he was facing. I thank him for the good work he has done in our mighty military since he joined in 1998. God bless UPDF!” Gen. Muhoozi wrote.
The announcement brings to an end weeks of speculation surrounding the status of Maj. Gen. Nabasa, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), who had reportedly been under investigation over undisclosed matters.
Gen. Muhoozi did not provide details about the charges that had been preferred against Nabasa or the circumstances that led to his release. However, his statement appeared to signal a reconciliation between the two senior officers.
Maj. Gen. Nabasa has served in various command and administrative positions within the UPDF since joining the military in 1998. Over the years, he has been regarded as one of the experienced officers within the force.
The latest development is likely to spark fresh debate within military and political circles about internal dynamics within the UPDF, especially given Gen. Muhoozi’s increasing public role as head of the armed forces.
