OMG!! NUP Supporters Storm Sandhurst, Demands Muhoozi’s Son Be Kicked Out of Elite UK Military Academy

LONDON / KAMPALA — UK-based supporters of Uganda’s primary opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), have staged demonstrations outside the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, demanding the immediate expulsion of Private Ruhamya Kainerugaba.

The cadet is the son of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba—the current Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)—and the grandson of Uganda’s long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni.

The protest, organized by members of the UK chapter of the NUP, marks a significant escalation in efforts by the diaspora to leverage international pressure against Uganda’s ruling political dynasty.

Activists argue that the British government’s continued training of the Museveni family’s third-generation military progeny is incompatible with democratic values, citing what they describe as systematic human rights violations orchestrated by Uganda’s security forces.

“We cannot stand by while institutions of a democratic nation like the United Kingdom provide elite training to the heirs of a regime associated with the abduction, torture, and suppression of political opponents,” said one of the protest organizers, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to safety concerns.

“The enlistment and grooming of Ruhamya Kainerugaba at Sandhurst is directly tied to the preservation of an authoritarian family rule that has held Uganda in a grip for four decades.”

Despite the public demonstrations and formal petitions delivered by the opposition group, Sandhurst administration has remained silent on the matter. As of press time, the prestigious academy, located on the Surrey-Berkshire border, has not issued an official statement confirming Ruhamya’s expulsion, nor have they publicly addressed the demands presented by the demonstrators.

A Legacy in the Ranks

The presence of the younger Kainerugaba at Sandhurst carries profound political weight both in London and Kampala. The historic British military academy has trained numerous global heads of state and foreign royals, but its relationship with the Museveni family is deeply personal.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba himself graduated from the same elite institution twenty-six years ago, completing his officer cadet training between 1999 and 2000. General Muhoozi frequently reflects on his time in Surrey, noting on social media that he was among the “top 5% of cadets” during his grueling 44-week course.

The current CDF announced his son’s enlistment into the UPDF as a Private, writing on his official X (formerly Twitter) account:

“I’m extremely happy to announce that after 31 years in God’s Army, UPDF, God has blessed the House of Museveni with another soldier as of last month. Private Ruhamya Kainerugaba, may Almighty God bless him as He did me.”

Following his basic training, Ruhamya was admitted to Sandhurst. In May 2026, General Muhoozi shared photographs of his son in active field training, writing, “My beloved son, Ruhamya, is doing an excellent job in Sandhurst. All good Ugandans should pray for him every day.” He added, “Father and son going through the same hardships. Separated by 27 years.”

Geopolitical Friction

For the opposition NUP, led by former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu—popularly known as Bobi Wine—the UK’s military cooperation with Uganda is a sore point. The party has repeatedly documented instances of state-sponsored violence, arbitrary arrests, and the trial of civilians in military courts back home.

By taking their grievances directly to Sandhurst’s gates, the UK diaspora seeks to challenge the quiet diplomatic and defense ties that exist between London and Kampala. British defense policy has historically defended the inclusion of international cadets at Sandhurst as a means of fostering global diplomatic relations and instilling Western standards of professional military conduct.

When reached for comment, the UK Ministry of Defence declined to discuss individual cadet files or the specific operational status of international students enrolled at the academy. Observers note that while the protests have generated substantial online engagement and debate among Ugandan communities abroad, any unilateral expulsion of a foreign cadet on political grounds remains highly unlikely without a formal shift in bilateral foreign policy.