Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vehemently rejected a warning from US Senator Jim Risch about a potential review of Uganda’s security ties with the United States. This diplomatic friction stems from Muhoozi’s controversial social media posts which Senator Risch deemed as crossing a "red line".

• On January 31, 2026, US Senator Jim Risch called for a reassessment of security partnership with Uganda, including possible sanctions.
• General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, publicly challenged Senator Risch, daring him to "re-evaluate whatever you want as far as our co-operation is concerned".
• The dispute began after General Muhoozi claimed the US Embassy in Kampala interfered in Uganda’s internal affairs, later deleting the posts and apologizing.