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 »

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 »

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 »

Uganda: Online Hate Speech Threatens Refugees' Safety, Well-Being - UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for greater responsibility in using social media platforms, highlighting the rise of online hate speech and… Read more »

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 »

Uganda: Uganda Votes in UN General Assembly Demand That Israel Ends Occupation of Palestine

Uganda has for years been known to play on the fence on such matters by abstaining but on Wednesday, it ticked the green box. Read more »

Uganda: Outgoing Unicef Country Representative Bids Farewell to Foreign Affairs Minister

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gen Jeje Odongo has met with Dr. Munir Safieldin, UNICEF's outgoing Country Representative for Uganda, as he concludes his tour of duty in the… Read more »

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 »

Uganda: Communities Find Hope in the Aftermath of Destructive Floods and Landslides

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have devastated communities in Uganda's western districts of Kasese and Ntoroko, leaving thousands displaced and in urgent need… Read more »

Uganda: Report Reveals High Rates of Violence Against Children in Uganda's Refugee Settlements

A new survey conducted in Uganda's refugee settlements has revealed alarming rates of violence against children, highlighting the harsh realities faced by young people in these… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Uganda: The Rising Threat to Education in Conflict Zones

On this International Day to Protect Education From Attack, the world's attention turns to the urgent need to safeguard educational institutions from violence, particularly in… Read more »

Uganda: Operation Shujaa - UPDF Rescues Women and Children From ADF

The (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in a joint operation have rescued five women and five children from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Loses Shs500m Annually Due to Conflict At Bunagana Border

For most border posts where goods and services are traded, Shs500 million would look like a drop in the ocean but Bunagana only facilitates transit with very little trade activity… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »