Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has declared the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) an illegal organisation, saying members involved in corruption will be arrested immediately.
Gen. Kainerugaba made the remarks on August 25, 2026, through his official X account, where he announced that action would be taken against individuals linked to corruption within the organisation.
“We are going to arrest ALL the members of PACEID involved in corruption,” Gen. Kainerugaba wrote.
In another post, the army chief directly described PACEID as an illegal organisation and said authorities would begin arresting its members.
“PACEID is an illegal organisation. We shall start arresting its members immediately,” he stated.
The announcement has attracted attention because PACEID is headed by businessman and presidential adviser Odrek Rwabwogo, who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son-in-law.
Rwabwogo has been leading PACEID, an organisation created to promote Uganda’s exports, industrial development and economic growth.
Gen. Kainerugaba later claimed that one person had already been arrested, although he did not reveal the identity of the person or explain the allegations involved.
The UPDF chief also warned radio and television stations against giving platforms to members of the organisation, saying they would face consequences.
“Radios and TVs that allow members of the outlawed PACEID to talk will face severe consequences,” he wrote.
The statements have sparked discussions about the operations of PACEID and the role of organisations involved in advising government on economic matters.
PACEID has been involved in initiatives aimed at strengthening Uganda’s private sector, increasing exports and supporting industrial growth.
However, Gen. Kainerugaba’s accusations have placed the organisation under fresh scrutiny over allegations of corruption involving some members.
The army chief did not provide names of the individuals accused or give details of the specific corruption claims.
The development comes as Uganda continues to face public debates over corruption, accountability and the management of resources meant for national development.
Gen. Kainerugaba’s comments also extended beyond PACEID, with the army chief addressing criticism against the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), which he chairs.
He warned those who question the ideology of PLU, saying such criticism should not be taken lightly.
“Someone who accuses us (PLU) of having no ‘Ideology’ is playing with death. We were fighting LRA when they were dreaming of marrying our sisters,” he wrote.
The latest remarks have increased attention on both PACEID and PLU, as political and public discussions continue around their roles.
The declaration against PACEID has raised questions about what steps will follow and how the organisation’s leadership will respond.
While corruption remains a major concern in Uganda, many citizens continue to watch how investigations and arrests related to such allegations are handled.
For now, Gen. Kainerugaba maintains that PACEID is illegal and that members accused of corruption will face arrest.
The coming days are expected to provide more information about the allegations, the government’s position and the response from PACEID officials.
