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Tunachokijua(what we know).
Peter Elwelu was Deputy Chief of Defence Forces from June 2021 until March 2024. President Museveni then replaced him, making Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba the CDF, and Elwelu became a senior presidential adviser and the army’s representative in Parliament. He was among 1,346 officers set for retirement in July 2025
While Elwelu was deputy CDF, he reportedly did not have a good relationship with Muhoozi, who was then Commander of Land Forces. In December 2024, Muhoozi publicly called Elwelu a “buffoon” and said he was unworthy of serving in the army. Muhoozi said he would soon capture him, and reports say Museveni stopped Muhoozi’s determination to arrest him.
Muhoozi announced on X that he had demoted Elwelu from Lieutenant General to Private, called him a traitor, and said over 20 former soldiers linked to him had been arrested.
A relative said Elwelu went into hiding out of fear for his life, and that his guards, drivers and wife were later arrested. Muhoozi said Elwelu’s wife was arrested over alleged domestic abuse, with no details given. His wife has appealed to President Museveni, insisting her husband was never involved in efforts to form a rebel group.
Claim:
A post by The Kampala Journal circulating online says that “embattled Gen. Elwelu” was hiding in an apartment block in Northern Eastleigh, Nairobi, Kenya, according to “credible sources.”
Findings:
After JamiiCheck review of available information found no official report, statement, or communication from the UPDF, the Ministry of Defence, Ugandan security agencies, or Kenyan authorities confirming that Lt. Gen. Elwelu was hiding in Kenya.
Defence spokesperson Chris Magezi, indicated that Elwelu was arrested in Soroti City, located in eastern Uganda.
Verdict: Misleading.
There is no evidence that Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu was hiding in Nairobi, Kenya, as claimed in the social media post. Available reports instead indicate that Elwelu was arrested in Soroti City,