Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans for the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to establish kitchens in slum areas across Kampala as part of an initiative aimed at providing food to people struggling with poverty.

In a message shared on X, formerly Twitter, Muhoozi said the organisation intends to help vulnerable Ugandans by ensuring that people living in disadvantaged communities can access meals. He described the planned initiative as an act of service inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ.

“Put the loaves and the fish in the basket, and give them to the people. It is Christ who feeds His millions of followers in PLU and they will all be satisfied,” Muhoozi posted.

He went on to make a direct promise about the organisation’s plans in Kampala, saying that kitchens would be established in slum communities to provide food to residents who may not always afford their daily meals.

“PLU shall build kitchens in all of the slums in Kampala. We shall feed the poor,” he added, suggesting that the initiative could become one of the organisation’s major community support activities.

The announcement has drawn attention to the role PLU could play in supporting vulnerable communities, particularly residents of informal settlements who often face challenges accessing basic necessities. Food assistance programmes can provide relief to households experiencing financial difficulties.

Muhoozi’s reference to the biblical story of Jesus feeding thousands of people with loaves and fish also gave the announcement a strong religious message. He presented the planned feeding programme as an expression of Christian values, generosity and concern for people in need.

However, he did not provide details about when the kitchens would be established, the specific slums that would benefit first, or how the programme would be funded and managed. It also remains unclear how many people the proposed initiative is expected to serve.

If implemented, the plan would see PLU take on a visible role in providing food assistance to some of Kampala’s most vulnerable residents. For now, Ugandans will be watching for further details on how Gen Muhoozi’s announcement will be translated into an actual feeding programme.