Uganda: Museveni Blames Army For Shooting Death of Minister Engola

President Kaguta Museveni has expressed disappointment with Uganda People's Defence Forces, saying State Minister Col. (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola's shooting is an embarrassment… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Deploys Pioneer Graduates of Uganda's National Defence College in Latest UPDF Changes

President Museveni, who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces, has in the latest UPDF reshuffle deployed at least 14 of the 18 pioneer graduates of the Uganda National… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda to Host Regional Leaders' Summit On DRC Conflict

Uganda has been selected to host the 12th high-level oversight meeting on peace, security and cooperation framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes… Read more »

Uganda: Security Deploys Military Detach in Otuke to Counter Cattle Rustlers

In order to combat violent cattle rustlers in northern Uganda, joint security agencies have posted more visible security apparatus along all major routes bordering the Karamoja… Read more »

Kenya: President William Ruto Appoints New Chief of Defence Forces

Kenya's President William Ruto has promoted Lieutenant General Francis Omondi Ogolla to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) of the country. Read more »

East Africa: Commander of East African Regional Force in DR Congo Quits

The East Africa Community Regional Force Commander Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah has announced quitting the command of the force and consequently left the mission area in the Democratic… Read more »

Uganda: Joy As Ugandans Stranded in Sudan Finally Return Home

It was hugs and cheers on Thursday night as Ugandans, who had been stranded in Sudan after outbreak of clashes between rival military factions, finally returned home. Read more »

Uganda: Pomp As Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's Supporters Launch Bunyoro Chapter

It was pomp and fanfare on Saturday as supporters of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba under the MK Movement launched the Bunyoro chapter. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Urges Govt to Evacuate Ugandans Caught Up in Sudan War

The Opposition in Parliament has challenged the government to initiate the process of evacuating all Ugandans caught up in the Sudan war before the situation gets worse. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Upgraded Russian-Made Helicopter - the First of Its Kind in Sub Saharan Africa

President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned into flight the first ever overhauled and upgraded Russian type helicopter in sub Saharan Africa at the Pro Heli Plant International… Read more »

Sudan: The Fighting in Sudan Has No Sense, Should Stop Immediately, Says Museveni

President Museveni has condemned the nasty security situation in Sudan where fighting has raged between the government army and paramilitaries. Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Explains Need for Armored Cars for Judges

The Judiciary Permanent Secretary , Pius Bigirimana has explained circumstances under which they have mooted a plan to have at least five armored vehicles for selected judges. Read more »

Uganda: Army Makes Inroads in Areas Vacated By M23 Rebels

The Ugandan army deployed under the East African Community Regional Force(EACRF) has continued making inroads in DRC by taking over more key strategic positions previously held by… Read more »

Uganda: FDC Wants Justification for Ugandan Troops in DR Congo

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has tasked President Museveni and Parliament to explain how Uganda will benefit from the deployment of Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF)… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi - 'I Will Be Retiring From Army This Year'

After almost three decades of service, the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced he will be retiring from the UPDF this year. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Troops Are Not in DRC to Fight M23, Says Museveni

President Museveni has explained circumstances under which Uganda on Wednesday deployed troops under the East African Regional Force to eastern DRC. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Army Deploys to DR Congo

Uganda has finally deployed troops under the regional East African Community standby force . Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Kills Another Senior ADF Commander in DRC

The Ugandan army, UPDF has yet carried out another surprise attack in which it killed another senior commander in the ranks of the ADF inside the thick forests of the Democratic… Read more »

Uganda: Eritrean Refugees Clean Kampala Suburbs to Pay Ugandans Back for Hospitality

The Eritrean refugee community in Uganda under its umbrella body, the Association of Eritrean Artiste Refugees in Uganda has started an initiative in which they will always… Read more »

Africa: Joint Forces Kill DR Congo Rebels in Surprise Attack

The joint forces of UPDF and the Congolese army, FARDC have announced that they have killed at least 20 ADF rebels in Eastern DR Congo. Read more »

Uganda: 12 UPDF Pilots Complete Training in Flying Mi-28 Attack Helicopters

The Uganda People's Defence Air Forces(UPDAF) has passed out a total of 12 pilots and 52 engineers who have completed an eight months training course in flying Mi-28 attack… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Agency Gets Deal to Manufacture Uniforms for Equatorial Guinea Army

President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Flags Off Military Uniforms Manufactured By Nytil for Export to Equatorial Guinea

President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »

Somalia: Museveni Gives Somalia President Tips On Building an Army, Peace

President Yoweri Museveni has urged the people of Somalia to consider building a People's National Army with the correct ideology of defending their country for peace to prevail so… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Backed Uwezo Sacco Ready to Offer Benchmarking Lessons to Pdm

Uwezo Cooperative and Investment Society which is owned by members of the Operation Wealth Creation has said it is ready to offer benchmarking lessons to saccos under the newly… Read more »