In a bold move to bolster the leadership of Uganda’s police force, President Yoweri Museveni, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has elevated five senior officers to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP). This latest round of promotions marks a significant reshuffle aimed at injecting fresh energy and strategic…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for its impactful and respectful approach to development in Uganda. During a meeting with Mr. Ando Naoki, JICA’s Senior Vice President, the two leaders discussed various ongoing and upcoming development initiatives. Key…
A boda boda tax collector has been detained by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) for allegedly assaulting an officer from the Special Forces Command (SFC). The incident, which occurred last week in Mbale District, has drawn widespread attention following the circulation of a video on social media. The suspect, identified as Shaban Wesemoyo, reportedly…
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, has called on newly promoted officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to work together in the fight against corruption. He emphasised that fighting corruption requires collective responsibility, stating, “It involves serious individuals like you. If we don’t fight it, we shall destroy ourselves.…
A 32-year-old Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, Private Bonny Ameny, has been sentenced to death by the 5th Infantry Division Field Court Martial after being found guilty of multiple crimes in Agago District. The court, led by Colonel Peter Musherere, delivered the verdict after a two-day trial held in Ngora East Village, Paimol Sub-county.…
Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, has called on soldiers to uphold discipline and steer clear of criminal activities. Addressing 53 inmates set for release at the Makindye Military Police Headquarters, Brig Gen Bainomugisha highlighted the significant cost of keeping detainees, which strains welfare resources and contributes to manpower shortages. These…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District. The incident, involving Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ameny Bonny, left three people dead and three others injured. The CDF through Lt Gen…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has today launched the final phase of its Retirement Documentation Exercise for Batch 14 at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) in Jinja, focused on junior officers from Lieutenant to Captain ranks. Brig Gen Julius Biryabarema, Director of Compensation Pension and Gratuity (DCPG), expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Defence…
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has completed the transfer of 21 military bases to the Somali National Army, marking the official conclusion of its troop withdrawal process, which was carried out in three phases, according to a statement from the mission. In preparation for a new AU-supported UN peacekeeping mission in the…
A two-day cross-border meeting held from 7 to 8 November 2024 at Hotel Le Tsuba in Arua City brought together a 30-member delegation from the Aru territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and representatives from Uganda’s three bordering districts: Arua, Arua city, and Maracha. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration in tackling cross-border…
