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High Command: Museveni Orders UPDF To Deal With Political Intimidators

President Yoweri Museveni has instructed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to actively counter any form of political intimidation within the country. Chairing the UPDF High Command and Defence Council meetings held at State House Entebbe on Wednesday and Thursday, Museveni emphasized

May 10, 2025

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Museveni Shakes Up Police With Promotion Of Five Directors

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

December 2, 2024

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Gen Kainerugaba Applauds JICA’s Collaborative Efforts in Advancing Uganda’s Development

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

December 1, 2024

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UPDF Arrests Man For Punching SFC Commando

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

November 26, 2024

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Stinking Corruption Has Engulfed UPDF-Gen Okiding Woos Promoted Officers To Fight

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

November 25, 2024

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UPDF Soldier Sentenced To Death For Triple Murder

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

November 21, 2024

Security

Military Police Boss Urges Rehabilitated Inmates To Uphold Discipline,Reform

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

November 20, 2024

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CDF Kainerugaba Gives 5M To Agago Shooting Victims’ Families

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,

November 19, 2024

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Retiring UPDF Officers Advised To Avoid Gambling Gratuity, Fraud As They Join Civilian Life

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

November 18, 2024

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ATMIS Transfers 21 Bases To Somali National Army To Fight Al-Shabab Terrorists

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

November 17, 2024

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Uganda,DRC Delegates Agree To Tackle Cross-Border Crime

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,

November 11, 2024

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