General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly celebrated his father, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, with a heartfelt birthday message on X, calling him “the greatest black man that God ever created” as the longtime leader turned 82.
The post, shared on Tuesday, September 15, quickly went viral, with thousands of Ugandans joining the general in wishing the president well.
How did Muhoozi celebrate Museveni’s birthday?
“Let me be the first to congratulate the greatest black man that God ever created on his 82nd birthday. Hongera Mzee wa Kazi. May you have many more,” Muhoozi wrote.
What made the tribute particularly noteworthy was its timing. The post came just days after Muhoozi had openly admitted that he fears his father, a candid confession that had already attracted significant public attention.
Seeing the son then turn around and heap such effusive praise on the president gave the message an added layer of warmth and intrigue.
Muhoozi, who holds the rank of General in the Uganda People’s Defence Force, is widely regarded as a likely successor to his father’s political legacy.
His public declarations about Museveni have often attracted debate, partly because of how personal and unfiltered they tend to be, and this birthday post was no different.
President Museveni has led Uganda since 1986, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving heads of state. Turning 82 is a milestone that his supporters across the continent marked with enthusiasm.
See the post below:
Let me be the first to congratulate the greatest black man that God ever created on his 82nd birthday. Hongera Mzee wa Kazi. May you have many more. pic.twitter.com/8Y37H2NCm3
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) September 14, 2026
Netizens react
Followers quickly flooded the comments section with their own birthday wishes for the president.
@Marth… wrote:
“Absolutely, General. Happy 82nd birthday to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Mzee wa Kazi. May God continue to bless him with good health, wisdom, strength and many more years of service to Uganda.”
@pamdebams added:
“Many congratulations and a big happy birthday Mzee! May God continue to bless and keep U well. Amen & Amen 🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏”
@MrAmooti chimed in:
“Happy birthday our fountain of honour! We thank him for blessing Uganda with the greatest Warrior. #MzeeAt82”
The post’s virality reflected just how closely Ugandans follow the relationship between the president and his son.
