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Just In: Maj Gen Birungi Replaces Abel Kandiho As CMI Boss
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,the Commander in chief of armed forces has removed Maj.General Kandiho from his position as head of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). Gen Kandiho is being replaced by Maj Gen James Biriungi. High ranking sources confirmed to this webiste that Gen Kandiho is being posted to neighboring South Sudan in a…
Rwanda Releases SFC Soldier After Muhoozi Visit
Commander of Land Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has returned to Kampala from a successful trip to Kigali, where he held talks with Rwanda President Paul Kagame. “We held very cordial and in-depth discussions about how to improve our bilateral relations. I’m confident that under the leadership of…
Auditor General Under Fire Over Classified Expenditure Audit
The Finance Committee has pinned the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) over unaudited accounts of classified expenditures, amounting Shs6.8 trillion. Lawmakers who were receiving the 2022/2023 budget of the OAG from the Auditor General, John Muwanga on Monday, also accused the audit body of neglecting other heavily funded entities including oil companies and the…
Brig. Gen. Rwashande Represents UPDF As Million Trees International Donates Seedlings To Army
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief Civil Military Cooperation Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande together with his notable colleagues in service; Major General Sabiiti Muzeeyi, the Manager Luwero industries and Maj. Geberal Don Nabaasa, head of military police yesterday received five hundred about (500) tree seedlings from Million Trees International Organization. The donation, comprising mangoes,…
Adolf Mwesige Applauds EALA For Steering Integration
The Clerk to Parliament, Hon Adolf Mwesige, has lauded the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) for working towards the realisation of East African integration. Mwesige said that East African integration lies in the hands of the EALA legislators even after their retirement. “I thank you for continuing to steer the agenda of the East African…
Operation Shujja: MPs Halt Financing UPDF Mission In DRC Against ADF Rebels
Parliament’s Committee on Budget has decided to stay allocations to ‘Operation Shujaa’, a code name for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces campaign against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Congo, until the legislature is apprised of the operation. The Ministry of Defense had asked for Shs89.7 billion to finance the operations but MPs said briefing…
Rajiv Ruparelia Withdraws From Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally
Motorsport ace Rajiv Ruparelia will not be part of the Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally 2022. The development was confirmed by his team, Rajiv Ruparelia Rally team (RRT), on Thursday, January 20. In their official statement, the Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team said, “with much regret we like to inform all the rally fraternity and fans that…
Speke Resort Munyonyo To Celebrate Liberation’s Day With Sumptuous Grilled Lamb Chops At Nyanja Restaurant
Holidays like Liberation Day are meant to be celebrated together with family and friends. Every celebration is complete with an assortment of local and exotic food of all types prepared in a manner that glorifies the occasion. Fruits and drinks of all sorts come in handy to match the occasion. Speke Resort and Munyonyo Commonwealth…
M7 Names Maj Gen Katsigazi New DIGP, Byabashaija Retained
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the commander in chief of armed forces ‘CIC’ has appointed Maj. Gen. Goeffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi the new Deputy Inspector General of Police -IGP. Katsigazi replaces the late Gen. Peter Lokech who died last year in August whilst still in office as the deputy IGP. Gen. Katsigazi who has been the Deputy…
Victoria University Partners With MTN Uganda To Award 10 Scholarships To Teens
Victoria University (VU), a premier transformational higher education-oriented institution of learning with the mission of providing a dynamic environment, innovation, research, and community engagement has today launched a partnership with MTN Uganda’s youth dedicated product, MTN Pulse which will see 10 scholarships awarded to teens across the country. Through this partnership, MTN Pulse and VU…