"You Cannot Change Anything" - Museveni’s Son Fires Back At Larry Madowo, States The Following

Museveni’s son fired back at journalist Larry Madowo after a post that drew attention to power and family ties in Uganda’s leadership. Lt General Muhoozi Kainerugaba reacted on X with a blunt message. 

He said people could type earth and heaven but nothing would change. The remark quickly spread across social media.

Larry Madowo had earlier pointed out that Muhoozi is Uganda’s military chief. He also noted that Muhoozi’s wife serves as the country’s education minister. 

The comment was shared widely and sparked debate about authority and influence in the state. Muhoozi’s reply was brief but carried a tone of finality.

The exchange came as Uganda announced a major decision on Starlink technology. The government has halted the import and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment with immediate effect. The directive was issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority in a memo dated December 19.

According to the memo all Starlink gadgets and related communication equipment now face strict controls. 

Customs officers were instructed not to clear such items without special approval. The notice did not explain the reason behind the sudden restriction.

The approval authority has been placed in the hands of Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Any person or company seeking to import Starlink devices must first obtain a written authorisation letter from him. He serves as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force.

The memo signed by Customs Commissioner Asadu Kigozi made the requirement clear. It stated that all import declarations must be accompanied by the clearance letter. 

Officers were told the guidance takes effect immediately and must be followed fully.

The move appears to contrast with earlier statements by President Yoweri Museveni. In April he welcomed talks with Starlink and praised its promise of affordable high speed internet. He said the service could help reach rural and hard to reach areas.

Starlink is operated by SpaceX which is owned by Elon Musk. Since its first satellite launch in 2019 the service has expanded rapidly. By October 2025 it was active in over 150 countries and 23 African nations.

In Kenya Starlink has recorded steady growth. Its subscriber base reached 19,460 in September 2025 after registrations reopened in cities. Demand rose as users looked for alternatives to slow internet services.

Despite the growth Starlink still holds less than one percent of Kenya’s broadband market. 

Even so its expansion has drawn strong interest across the region. Uganda’s new controls now place its future entry under tight military oversight.