Uganda’s President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who has ruled the East African country for three decades has warned of a military action against external forces that seek to destabilize his country.
For two years there has been speculation of an imminent war between Uganda and neighboring Rwanda although both governments had sought to deny the rumors.
But last week, Rwanda came out openly accuse Uganda of aiding and hosting its opponents who are planning to topple President Paul Kagame.
The frosty relationship catapulted into closure of Gatuna/Katuna border by Rwanda throwing the business community from sides into panic.
However, Uganda government through different authorities rubbished Rwanda’s claims insisting there wasn’t spoilt diplomatic relation between the two nations as reported by the local media.
But on Saturday, Rwanda’s leader while speaking to his country men in Gatsibo District accused Uganda of trying to destabilize his nation.
He also blamed Museveni of feigning ignorance on arrests of Rwandans in Uganda and facilitating a top tycoon who is funding a rebel movement that plans an attack on Rwanda.
But Kagame warned that no one can bring him to his knees.
In what can be seen as a response to Kagame’s revelations, Museveni on the same day Saturday scoffed at Uganda’s enemies who underestimate the country’s military might.
Speaking at an event in Mukono a central district of Uganda, Museveni said warned, “Uganda is stable. I have said before that those who try to destabilize our country do not know our capacity. It is big. Once we mobilise, you cannot survive if you are a trouble-maker.”
