Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has shared a thought-provoking biblical-style story after making strong remarks about senior politicians within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), particularly those he accuses of opposing his Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). His latest message has attracted attention because of its apparent reference to people who publicly claim to be loyal but allegedly act differently behind the scenes.

In a post shared on social media, Muhoozi narrated a story about a father who had two sons and asked both to go and look after his cows. The first son initially refused to obey his father’s instructions but later changed his mind and went to do what he had been asked. The second son immediately agreed to the request but never went to carry it out.

After telling the story, Muhoozi asked his followers a question: “So which of the two sons did his father’s will?” The message appears to draw from the biblical parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:28-31, which teaches that actions matter more than words and that genuine obedience is demonstrated through what a person actually does.

The timing of the post has raised interest because it came after Muhoozi criticised some senior NRM politicians whom he believes are working against his political organisation, the PLU. He has previously expressed frustration with individuals who publicly present themselves as loyal to the ruling establishment but allegedly undermine his organisation and its activities.

Muhoozi’s recent attacks have also targeted people he accuses of fighting PLU while pretending to be supporters of the broader NRM political movement. His criticism has included allegations of dishonesty and corruption against some political figures, although such accusations should not be treated as established facts without supporting evidence.

The biblical message has therefore been interpreted by some followers as an indirect warning to politicians who make declarations of loyalty but fail to demonstrate it through their actions. By using the example of the two sons, Muhoozi appears to be highlighting the difference between people who simply say the right things and those who eventually act on their commitments.

His remarks come at a time when the relationship between sections of the NRM establishment and Muhoozi’s PLU continues to attract political attention. The organisation has increasingly featured in discussions about Uganda’s political future, while disagreements over its influence and relationship with the ruling party have generated debate among politicians and supporters.

Although Muhoozi did not directly name the politicians he was referring to in the biblical story, his message has added another dimension to his ongoing criticism of individuals he considers disloyal. The central question raised by his post is whether loyalty should be judged by public declarations or by the actions people take when it matters.