August 09, 2024
Uganda: Museveni Tips Zimbabwean Soldiers On Prosperity
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given a lecture this afternoon to 32 Zimbabwean soldiers at State House Entebbe. Read more »
August 05, 2024
Uganda: Govt Accused of Using Terrorism Financing Battle to Suppress CSOs
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed concerns about the application of laws aimed at regulating civil society groups in the battle against terrorism financing. Read more »
Uganda: M23 Capture Ishasha Border Sparks Mass Exodus of Congolese Crossing to Uganda
Over 2000 Congolese have fled to Uganda in search of safety after the M23 rebels took control of the Ishasha border post late on Sunday night in a region that borders the Kanungu… Read more »
July 24, 2024
Uganda: Youth Council Demands Release of Arrested Youth Protesters
The National Youth Council (NYC) has called for the immediate release of young people apprehended during an anti-corruption march on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Security Seizes Anti-Graft Activists At Press Briefing
Security operatives have apprehended a group of activists from civil society organisations who had organised a press conference at Hotel Eliana in Ntinda, Kampala. Read more »
July 23, 2024
Uganda: Sense of Duty, Honour, Patriotism Define You As Being Exceptional - Sfc Soldiers Told
Col John Bosco Asinguza, the commander of Special Forces Group One has told soldiers that what defines them as being exceptional is understanding a sense of duty, honour and… Read more »
July 20, 2024
Uganda: Kabushenga - Engage the Rational Youth or You'll Confront Radicals
A group of youth have been planning a peaceful march against corruption to Parliament on July 23. Read more »
Uganda: Don't Dare - Museveni Warns Against Planned Protests
President Museveni has warned the organisers of next week's anti corruption march to drop their plans or they will face it rough. Read more »
July 17, 2024
Uganda: Museveni Encourages Athletes to Join Army, Police to Preserve Their Skills
President Museveni has encouraged athletes to join the army, police, and prisons services as a tactic to preserve their skills. Read more »
July 16, 2024
Uganda: Why No War Museum in Luwero? - Musumba Challenges NRM
Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) vice-chairperson, Salam Musumba has called on the ruling party, National Resistance Movement (NRM) to build a war memorial museum in Luwero… Read more »
July 12, 2024
Uganda: UPDF Recruits 83 in Elgon Sub-Region As First Phase Ends
The UPDF has successfully recruited 83 applicants from Sironko and Bulambuli districts, marking the conclusion of the first phase of a national recruitment exercise in the Elgon… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Fails to Meet Quota in UPDF Recruitment Drive
As UPDF kicks off the exercise of recruiting it's junior officers in Bukedi South, the force is challenged by the readiness of districts to take up the opportunity. Read more »
July 11, 2024
Uganda: Who Is Wilberforce Sserunkuma, the Newly-Promoted Brigadier-General?
Colonel Wilberforce Sserunkuma was on July 10 promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General. But who is Wilberforce Sserunkuma? Read more »
July 09, 2024
Uganda: Gen Bakasumba Meets First-Ever Chinese Military Advisor to Uganda
Major General Jack Bakasumba, the Chief of Joint Staff, greeted Colonel Zhang Hao, Uganda's first Chinese Military Advisor, today during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence… Read more »
July 03, 2024
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hails Uganda-Ethiopia Ties
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has commended the military collaboration between the UPDF and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). Read more »
July 02, 2024
Uganda: UPDF Puts Recruits Through Their Paces in Pece Stadium
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has started the recruitment of 187 candidates from the five districts in Acholi sub-region. Read more »
July 01, 2024
Uganda: Soldiers' Spouses Urged to Prepare for Life After Retirement
The spouses of soldiers have been encouraged to consider life after their partners' retirement from active service. Read more »
Uganda: IGP Byakagaba Appoints New Kampala Metropolitan Commander
The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba has made changes in the police leadership, dropping Kampala Metropolitan Police commander, senior commissioner of police Stephen… Read more »
July 02, 2024
Uganda: UPDF Arrests Man With Forged Documents At Recruitment
In Kampala, only 766 recruits are needed, with 36 slots allocated to Kampala Central and 85 to Makindye. Read more »
June 26, 2024
Congo-Kinshasa: Here's the Potential Solution to DRC's Conflict Conundrum
DR Congo's history of civil wars is like a never-ending family feud, except with more guns and less pie Read more »
June 25, 2024
Uganda: Court Martial Chief Mugabe Sworn in for Third Term
Brigadier-General Robert Freeman Mugabe has been sworn in for a third term as Chairman of the General Court Martial (GCM). Read more »
Uganda: New Military Taskforce Take On Climate Change, Environmental Security
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has launched a taskforce to formulate a comprehensive Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy. Read more »
June 22, 2024
Uganda: Refugees Scoring Goals for Solidarity in Kampala
In a bid to harness solidarity and celebrate the unity and resilience of refugees in Uganda, the Refugee-Led Organisations Network of Uganda (RELON) organised a remarkable football… Read more »
June 24, 2024
Uganda: Kagame to Tshisekedi - Rwanda Ready for Military Action
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said his nation is ready to defend itself against any potential threats even if it needed military action. Read more »
June 21, 2024
Uganda: UNRA Equips UPDF Marines Brigade Soldiers With Skills for Operating Ferries
A total of 20 UPDF Marine Brigade trainees who were undergoing a six-month basic sailing and maintenance of modular ferry course from the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)… Read more »