Uganda: Rwenzori Fraternity Association Condemns Deadly Attacks, Calls for Calm and Quick Investigations

The Rwenzori Fraternity Association (RWEFRA) has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of deadly attacks that left at least 19 people dead in parts of the Rwenzori… Read more »

Uganda: Amuria - Museveni Hails Arrow Boys for Joining Efforts to Bring Peace to Teso

President Museveni has commended the people of Teso for their resilience and contribution to peace. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Condemns Western Uganda Attacks, Assures of Peace and Stability

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has condemned the coordinated armed attacks that rocked parts of Western Uganda on Saturday and assured the public that peace and… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Second Infantry Division Holds Route March in Mbarara

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division on Saturday conducted a 30-kilometre route march through Mbarara City in a demonstration of discipline, teamwork, and… Read more »

Uganda: 33 Female Combatants Complete UN Women's Peacekeeping and Drone Training in Entebbe

Thirty-three female combatants from 15 United Nations Member States, including Uganda, have successfully completed the 5th Women's Outreach Course and the Micro Unmanned Aerial… Read more »

Uganda: West Nile Region - President Museveni's Message Focused On Consolidating Peace, Promoting Wealth Creation and Development

President Yoweri Museveni's recent concluded his campaign trail in the West Nile Region. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hails UPDF and Security Agencies for Independence Day Parade

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has applauded the UPDF and sister security agencies for staging a "brilliant… Read more »

South Sudan: UPDF Troops in South Sudan Mark Uganda's 63rd Independence Anniversary

Ugandan soldiers serving under Operation Mlinzi Wakimya in South Sudan joined compatriots across the world to commemorate Uganda's 63rd Independence Anniversary in a ceremony that… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Invictus Games Forge Partnership to Support Wounded Soldiers' Recovery

The collaboration was formalized during a meeting at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, where the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen… Read more »

Uganda: South Korea, UNHCR Strengthen Partnership to Support Uganda's Refugees

The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Uganda's refugee response, further solidifying its collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Activists Demand Release of Kenyan Colleagues From Military Custody

Human rights lawyers and activists in Uganda have filed a petition in the High Court (Civil Division) seeking the immediate release of two Kenyan political activists, Nicholas Oyoo… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oboth Leads National Firearms Destruction Exercise to Promote Peace and Community Safety

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth, on Saturday presided over a symbolic firearms destruction ceremony at the Junior Staff College, Gaddafi… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Officer Cadets On Discipline, Patriotism, Military Competence

President Museveni has commissioned 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Launches Nationwide Mandatory Long-Distance Route Marches to Enhance Combat Readiness

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a nationwide program of mandatory long-distance route marches for all its divisions, marking a renewed focus on operational… Read more »

Uganda: Defence Minister Urges Ugandans to Prioritise Eye Checkups

State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Huda Oleru, has called on Ugandans to take eye health seriously by seeking regular medical checkups, warning that untreated… Read more »

Uganda: Top Cop Chemusto Appointed As Karamoja Election Zonal Commander

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Francis Chemusto as the Election Zonal Commander for the Karamoja… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation With Sudanese Ambassador

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a strategic meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Uganda, His Excellency Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed,… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye and Judge Baguma Standoff Ends in Another Remand

The standoff between Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and Justice Emmanuel Baguma reached another climax on Tuesday as the High Court remanded Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. Read more »

Uganda: We Must Uphold Civilian Authority Over Army, Says Appeals Court Judge

Justice Fredrick Egonda-Ntende of the Court of Appeal has warned that Uganda risks sinking deeper into militarism and creeping authoritarianism if civilian authority over the army… Read more »

Uganda: East African Youth Call for Dialogue, Inclusion to End Regional Conflicts

Youth delegates from eight East African Community (EAC) member states have issued a united call to regional leaders--particularly those in conflict-affected countries--to… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi in China for High-Level Military Engagements

Beijing - The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday arrived in Beijing, China, for a series of high-level military engagements aimed at deepening… Read more »

Uganda: Kulayigye Clarifies Kibalama's Whereabouts, Denies Abductions

UPDF spokesperson Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye has dismissed claims that the state abducts citizens, insisting that security agencies only arrest individuals who break the law. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Denies Holding Missing Activist Sam Mugumya

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has told the High Court in Kampala that it is not holding opposition activist Sam Mugumya, who has been reported missing under unclear… Read more »

Uganda: Byanyima Eager for Free-Besigye Peaceful Walk

UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has pledged to join a peaceful walk in solidarity with detained opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, whose prolonged imprisonment without… Read more »

Uganda: Landmark Refugee Support Project Transforms Thousands of Lives in West Nile As It Ends

BRAC Uganda, with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, has officially concluded its three-year Early Childhood and Graduation Project--an initiative that has transformed… Read more »