The photo dates back to May 2022.
This X (formerly Twitter) post purporting to show a recent image of the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s son, Abdul Ameir, is MISSING CONTEXT.
The post claims that France 24 has just broadcast a clip of Kainerugaba in a meeting with Ameir, to discuss how to handle citizens ahead of the Ugandan elections.
“Analysts warn Uganda could face Tanzania-style violence & massacres like in 2025. Let’s pray hard for peace & fair polls in Uganda! 🙏,” the X post adds.
A video screengrab of Kainerugaba seated next to Ameir is attached to the X post.
A review of the screenshot shows, in the top-left corner, that it was taken from a live video purportedly streamed two years ago. However, a Google reverse image search confirmed that the photo was taken in May 2022 during Kainerugaba’s 48th birthday thanksgiving ceremony at the Cricket Grounds in Entebbe, Uganda. The event was attended by hundreds of guests, including senior government officials, military officers, and family members. Among them was President Samia’s son, Ameir.
Just like in the photo under investigation, Kainerugaba donned his military attire, and Ameir was wearing a white, long-sleeved shirt with black polka dots.
Uganda held its general elections on 15 January 2026.
PesaCheck has looked into an X post purporting to show a recent image of the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s son, Abdul Ameir, and found it to be MISSING CONTEXT.
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This fact-check was written by PesaCheck fact-checker Naomi Wanjiku and edited by PesaCheck chief copy editor Stephen Ndegwa.
The article was approved for publication by PesaCheck managing editor Doreen Wainainah.
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