- Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba publicly celebrated his son Ruhamya after he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Uganda People's Defence Forces
- Ruhamya completed a 44-week Officer Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before his commissioning at Kabamba on October 20
- The ceremony was presided over by President Yoweri Museveni, making Ruhamya the third generation of the family with a prominent military connection
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took to X on Wednesday, October 22, to celebrate his son Ruhamya's milestone.
Source: Facebook
The proud father shared photos of the young officer dressed in military dress uniform as he congratulated him on his commissioning into the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).
What did Muhoozi say about his son's commissioning into UPDF?
"I want to congratulate my beloved son, Ruhamya Abasheija, for commissioning as an officer in God's Army...UPDF. May Almighty God always bless you, 2nd Lieutenant Ruhamya," Muhoozi wrote.
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Ruhamya's journey to the officer ranks began in June 2025, when he enlisted in the UPDF as a private.
He later travelled to the United Kingdom for officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, one of the world's most prestigious military academies, where he completed a rigorous 44-week Officer Commissioning Course and graduated in August 2026.
His father followed a similar path, having graduated from Sandhurst himself back in 2000.
The formal commissioning ceremony took place on October 20, 2026, at the Uganda Military Academy in Kabamba, Mubende District.
President Yoweri Museveni, attending as Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, presided over the event and urged the newly commissioned officers to uphold discipline, fight corruption, and serve Uganda with honour.
Ruhamya was commissioned alongside fellow Ugandan cadet Andrew Bakyira Ruyondo, who also completed training at Sandhurst.
Why 2nd Lieutenant Rhamya's commissioning is key
The moment carries significant symbolic weight. Ruhamya's commissioning makes him the third generation of the Museveni family to hold a prominent military position, following President Museveni and his father Muhoozi.
Reports indicate Ruhamya has been attached to the elite Special Forces Command, the unit responsible for presidential protection and high-level strategic operations.
His commissioning has drawn wider political attention, given ongoing conversations about Uganda's political succession and Muhoozi's previously stated presidential ambitions.
See Muhoozi's post below:
Netizens weigh in
Followers on social media were quick to congratulate both father and son on the achievement.
@Mkmacknon:
"God bless our Leaders 🙏"
@At_atieno:
"We welcome him to the mighty army UPDF"
@byamanywohaj:
"May the lord continue to protect him, bless him. Congratulations, 2nd Lieutenant Ruhamya."
@Plunext:
"Congratulations 🎉💯 to my brother on his newly commissioned rank as 2nd Lieutenant. The legacy is always growing and moving forward ⏩. God bless you, President @mkainerugaba, for raising such a great patriotic hero like Lt. Ruhamya 🫡. Uganda is now more and more in safe hands."
@Amate_256:
"Congratulations to a one Muchwezi. Many more wins! We are looking up to you."
Did Muhoozi's wife attend their son's commissioning?
TUKO.co.ke also highlighted facts about Charlotte Kainerugaba’s appearance at her son’s commissioning ceremony at the Uganda Military Academy in Kabamba.
The wife of Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces wore a flowing green floral dress and beige heels.
The ceremony celebrated the commissioning of a new generation of officer cadets, but Charlotte’s elegance quickly drew attention online. Photos and footage prompted a wave of praise from social media users.
Source: TUKO.co.ke