Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s home-coming attracts thousands
By Racheal Nuwahereza
Thousands of people thronged Nyakasharara play ground in Nyabushozi county, Kiruhura district on Tuesday for the home coming party of Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba; the commander of land forces in Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
Lt Gen Kainerugaba delegated the ambassador of Uganda in Tanzania; Rtd. Col. Fred Mwesigye who is also former Member of Parliament Nyabushozi constituency and his military assistant Col. Mark Donald Kamugira to represent him at this event.
The delegated apologized to the audience on behalf of Gen. Muhoozi saying that he had been sent on a mission to serve the country.
The event was also graced by several dignitaries including Hon Kajwengye Wilson, the MP Nyabushozi constituency, Hon Jovanice Rwenduru, woman MP Kiruhura district, Hon Dan Kimosho, MP Kazo County, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, the Woman MP Kazo district, Shedrack Nowomugisha Nzaire, and Michael Nuwagira (Toyota), brothers to President Museveni among others.
The event which was organized by Balaam marketing agency saw the crowd treated to thrilling music performances from Eddie Kenzo, Ray G, Geofrey Baingana, and General Geon among others.
Through Lt Gen Kainerugaba’s mission to promote Talents, the celebrations also had football tournament that attracted football teams from several districts including; Kiruhura, Kazo, Ibanda, Buhweju, Mbarara, Kyegegwa, Lyantonde, and Isingiro among others with Kazo district football team taking the trophy after beating Buhweju on finals.
Story by Byaruhanga Paddy