The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has firmly dismissed widespread rumors circulating on social media alleging that Maj. Gen. James Birungi is under house arrest in Entebbe.
The claims, which emerged over the past week, suggested that the senior officer—who was recently appointed as Uganda’s Military Attaché to Burundi—had been confined and barred from travel, purportedly on orders from Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Some reports went further to claim that he is under investigation and had been quietly removed from active service.
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Uncovered Ug media team has even learned that Maj. Gen. Birungi himself appeared publicly on Monday morning during a high-level security briefing in Entebbe. Calm and composed, he addressed the speculation directly to colleagues.
“There is absolutely no truth in the rumors that Maj. Gen. Birungi is under house arrest,” said a senior military official who spoke to this publication on condition of anonymity. “He is actively performing his official duties, attending meetings, and remains fully engaged in his role.”
“I am not detained, not under arrest, and not under investigation,” he said. “I urge the public to ignore the lies circulating online.”
“It is both irresponsible and dangerous to circulate falsehoods about people playing critical roles in safeguarding our nation. Always seek the truth from official sources.”
As of now, all credible reports confirm that Maj. Gen. Birungi is neither under arrest nor facing any form of disciplinary action and remains in active service.
In conclusion, the rumor mill gained traction after political activist Norman Tumuhimbise posted on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that Gen. Birungi had been grounded.
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written by @enock katamba
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