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Breaking: UPDF’s Gen. ‘Elwelu’ Runs Mad! Admitted At Bombo Military Residence In Sorry State

Anxiety has engulfed the people of Rwenzururu kingdom after receiving scanty information that one of the deadly Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ commander for Land Forces Lt. Gen Peter Elwelu has been attacked by a strange yet to be known disease. According

March 1, 2020

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Maj Gen Felix Busizoori Sounds Alarm On Fraudsters Targeting Soldiers’ Funds

In a recent address at the 19th Wazalendo SACCO Pre-Annual General Meeting Delegates Conference held at the 4th Air Force Wing in Gulu, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division, warned of the increasing threat posed by fraudsters preying

February 25, 2025

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Supreme Court Ruling On Military Courts Is Unacceptable-Gen Kainerugaba

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has criticised the Supreme Court’s ruling against trying armed civilians in military courts, calling it unfortunate and unacceptable. Speaking at the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa Town Council Grounds in Kyotera district,

February 7, 2025

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Col.Ssemakula Grilled Over Botched $200M Military Procurement Deal

Colonel Peter Ssemakula, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been arrested and detained over corruption allegations linked to a $200 million military procurement deal. Col. Ssemakula, who served as the Chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) in

February 4, 2025

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It’s A Public Secret That Kagame Is Funding M23 In DRC – Lt. Gen. Kayumba

Former Rwanda Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Kayumba Nyamwasa, has made a bold claim, asserting that Rwanda is backing the M23 rebels currently fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). “It’s an open secret. I don’t know why people even

February 3, 2025

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IGP Byakagaba Rolls Out Sub County Policing Initiative To Combat Rural Crime

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has officially launched the Sub County Policing Model, a strategic initiative aimed at tackling rural crime and improving law enforcement presence across Uganda. The launch, held at Police Headquarters in Naguru, marks a significant

January 30, 2025

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UPDF,Algeria Sign Historic Military Cooperation Agreement

Uganda and Algeria have strengthened their military collaboration through the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening ties between the two nations’ armed forces. The agreement, which follows the recent visit by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence

January 23, 2025

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Shake Up: IGP Byakagaba Moves Senior Commanders In Latest Police Reshuffle

The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, has announced a series of strategic transfers and appointments within the Uganda Police Force, aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the service. The changes, which include deployments to key diplomatic missions and directorates, demonstrate

January 8, 2025

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Brig Gen Sserunkuma Takes Over Command Of UPDF 3rd Infantry Division

Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has officially assumed command of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division, taking over from Major General Don Nabasa in a formal ceremony held in the Karamoja region. The event, presided over by Lieutenant General Muhanga

January 4, 2025

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Burundi Withdraws From Somalia Peace Keeping Mission Over Troops Dispute

Burundi has officially announced its decision to step away from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This decision, disclosed by Ambassador Willy Nyamitwe, Burundi’s representative to the African Union, highlights growing disagreements regarding troop deployment and contribution limits

December 30, 2024

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ATMIS Boss Visits Al-Shabaab Terror Survivors Undergoing Treatment In Nairobi

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, paid a visit to African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) personnel receiving medical care in Nairobi hospitals. These officers, injured during operations in

December 29, 2024

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