Gen Muhoozi, who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son, accused the U.S. Embassy of colluding with the opposition during Uganda’s tense post-election period.
The declaration comes amid heightened political tensions following the recently concluded general elections.
“Because of the present situation where an opposition leader kidnapped himself and is missing, and according to our best intelligence, he did all this in coordination with the current administration at the U.S. Embassy in our country, we, as UPDF, suspend all cooperation with the current administration at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala,” Muhoozi said.
The CDF added that the suspension extends to joint engagements beyond Uganda’s borders, including military cooperation in Somalia, where Ugandan troops play a key role under international security arrangements.
The announcement marks one of the strongest public confrontations between Kampala and Washington in recent years and is expected to strain diplomatic and security relations.
Uganda has long been a strategic U.S. partner in the region, particularly in counterterrorism efforts and regional peacekeeping missions.
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala had not immediately responded to the accusations by the time of publication.
Washington has, however, previously raised concerns about Uganda’s electoral process, human rights record, and treatment of opposition leaders.
Political analysts say Muhoozi’s statement reflects growing friction between the Ugandan government and Western partners following international criticism of the elections and security operations against opposition figures.
The development is also seen as significant for U.S. politics, as it unfolds during Donald Trump’s presidency, potentially complicating America’s engagement with one of its key allies in East Africa.
