October 17
Uganda: Military Warns Against Security Misinformation Spread
I want to pass this information to Ugandans; if you are doing your fake news, you can afford to do it elsewhere but don't do it with the military because we are responsible for the… Read more »
October 15
Uganda: NUP Supporters Face Death Penalty After Pleading Guilty to Terrorism Charges - Legal Expert
Dr Benson Tisasirwe, a legal expert and lecturer at Makerere University, highlighted the gravity of the situation, explaining that terrorism, being a capital offense, carries… Read more »
October 10
Uganda: Kibuku Police Investigate Magazine Abandoned With 30 Live Rounds
The magazine was found in Buyerya Zone, Kalempete Parish, Tirinyi Subcounty, and was reported by local LC1 chairman Muluga Abdul Kalim on Uganda's Independence Day. Read more »
October 08
Uganda: Democratic Party Demands Museveni Remove Defence Force Chief
The Democratic Party (DP) has called on President Museveni to remove General Muhoozi Kainerugaba from his role as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the Uganda People's Defence… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Exiles Plot to Take Up Arms Against Govt
The group, identifying as the 'Coalition of Exiled Ugandans', said in an October 5 statement that they met in Kisangani, DR Congo, and laid down what they call the "Kisangani… Read more »
October 07
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Inspects Parade Preparations for 62nd Independence Day Celebrations
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, conducted an inspection on Monday to oversee preparations for the 62nd Independence Day parade. Read more »
October 03
Egypt: General Muhoozi, Egyptian Military Chief Hold Talks in Cairo
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his Egyptian counterpart Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathy Ibrahim Khalifa, have held cordial talks in Cairo. Read more »
October 02
Uganda: Operation Shujaa - Joint Forces Review Progress to Chart Way Forward
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have concluded their periodic review meeting for Operation Shujaa after… Read more »
October 01
Uganda: UPDF Holds Historic Retirement Ceremony for Officers Living With Disabilities
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has completed a sensitisation and documentation exercise for retiring Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) with disabilities at the Defence… Read more »
September 30
Uganda: Soldier's Jealous Rage Ends in Suicide At a Lodge
A jilted soldier scoured Kaabong town for his lover and fired 34 rounds into random lodge rooms before taking his own life. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Declared a Quiet Coup and Ugandans Silently Cheered On
A senior western diplomat recently told me, "Gen Muhoozi has demonstrated that you chaps have outgrown the stature of staging violent military coups in favour of a peaceful one,… Read more »
September 24
Uganda: Gen Bakasumba Calls for Integrity and Discipline
Speaking at the opening of a week-long retreat at the College of Logistics and Engineering, the UPDF Chief of Joint Staff noted that such gatherings are crucial for building… Read more »
September 19
Uganda: UN Report Warns of Growing Violent Extremism Threat in Uganda
The report, presented by Professor Abdu Katende, identifies key trends in violent extremism, outlines vulnerabilities in high-risk communities, and provides recommendations for… Read more »
Uganda: MP Kayondo Questions Lt Col Tukahirwa's Fisheries Job Over Gender Norms
Kayondo cited cultural norms in Buganda, specifically mentioning islands like Luwelo in Lake Victoria, where women are prohibited. Read more »
September 17
Uganda: Museveni At 80 - Reflecting On the Original NRA 27
As President Yoweri Museveni marked his 80th birthday, Uganda commemorated his legacy with an exhibition highlighting his journey with the National Resistance Army (NRA). Read more »
September 13
Uganda: Museveni Tips Bangladesh Army Officers On Good Governance
President Museveni has said political leaders should be able to accurately diagnose the problems of the people they lead so that they are able to offer solutions to them. Read more »
September 10
Uganda: Museveni Launches Inaugural Security Expo 2024
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched the first-ever Kampala Defense and Security Expo 2024, an event organized by the Ministry of Defense in collaboration with… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns UPDF Against Prioritizing Monetary Incentives in National Defense
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) leadership against using financial incentives as the primary motivation for soldiers in defending… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails Late Aronda for Being Clear-Headed, Disciplined
President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima for being clear-headed but also disciplined throughout his life. Read more »
September 02
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Conclude Three-Day Military Engagement
A three-day military engagement between Rwanda and Uganda concluded at Les Vegas Gardens Hotel in Mbarara City, with both sides committing to enhancing cooperation. Read more »
August 26
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Defence Headquarters
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has officially commissioned the construction of the new state-of-the-art Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA)… Read more »
August 22
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hosts Russian Military Delegation in Entebbe
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of Uganda, welcomed a high-profile Russian military delegation to the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in… Read more »
August 16
Uganda: Museveni Passes Out 298 Counter Terrorism 'Warriors'
President Yoweri Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the UPDF has today passed out 298 counter terrorism warriors and 58 trainees of special tactics who successfully… Read more »
August 12
Uganda: Promotion Is a Statement of Hard Work - SFC Deputy Commander Brig Nyakikuru Tells Soldiers
The Deputy Commander of Special Force Command (SFC), Brig Gen. Asaph Nyakikuru has advised the newly promoted army officers to double their commitment and efforts towards service… Read more »
August 11
Uganda: Rising Cases of Impersonation of Military Officers Spark Concerns
Authorities are grappling with a disturbing rise in cases of individuals impersonating army personnel, with the most recent incident in Entebbe adding to a growing list of similar… Read more »