- General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, suggested that men marrying women he called “nyashless” should face fines.
- He proposed that authorities identify such women nationwide and that men pay penalties to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
- The remarks follow a controversial statement earlier in February, when Muhoozi claimed women wearing red dresses on Valentine’s Day could be arrested as “suspected communists.”
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, General Muhoozi sparked debate with his remarks regarding women without curvaceous figures, whom he referred to as “nyashless.” He suggested that if a man chooses to marry such a woman, he should be made to pay a fine to the Uganda Revenue Authority.
Muhoozi further stated that authorities should first compile a nationwide list of women falling under this category, making it a legal requirement before any penalties could be enforced.
This proposal comes just days after Muhoozi attracted attention for another statement targeting women’s attire. On February 14, 2026, he remarked that women walking in red dresses around Kampala might be linked to communism, suggesting they could face arrest in the future.
“I saw women walking around Kampala today in red dresses. In the future, we shall arrest them as suspected communists,” he wrote, raising widespread criticism and social media debate.
Muhoozi’s statements have stirred controversy in Uganda, with critics accusing him of promoting discriminatory and intrusive ideas regarding women’s choices, both in marriage and in dress. Analysts suggest such remarks may further fuel debates about gender, personal freedom, and social norms in the country.
