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Turmoil: SFC Commandos Storm Juba Amid Rising Tensions

Uganda has dispatched special forces to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to bolster security amid escalating tensions between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President, Riek Machar. The deployment, confirmed by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, comes as

March 12, 2025

Security

Gen. Museveni Appoints New SFC Commander In Latest UPDF Reshuffle

President Museveni in his capacity as the commander in chief of the armed forces has appointed Brig David Mugisha as the new commander of the Special Forces Command, an elite unit of the UPDF charged with guarding the president and members of

August 5, 2022

Security

Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Brig Flavia Byekwaso; The First Female UPDF Spokesperson In The History of Uganda

Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso on Tuesday January 11, 2022, handed over the Office of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson to Lt Col Ronald Kakurungu as the Acting Defence Spokesperson. Brig Gen Byekwaso assumed the office in August 2020, as the

August 4, 2022

Security

One Scandal Too Many: Former CID Director AIGP Akullo Quits Uganda Police

A contract erroneously fixed in the file of Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP Grace Akullo, the former Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate has led to her ejection from the Uganda Police Force-UPF. Akullo who has been serving as the Director National

July 28, 2022

Security·Uganda

Judiciary Unveils New Bail Guidelines

The Judiciary has unveiled new bail guidelines aimed at promoting uniformity and consistency by courts while considering bail applications. Launched by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo at the Judiciary headquarters on Wednesday, the new guidelines require courts to consider and dispose of bail

July 28, 2022

Crime·Security

Internal Affairs Driver, Civilian Arrested Over Armed Robbery Roadblocks

The joint security team comprising Crime Intelligence, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence and Internal Security Organisation has arrested a government driver attached to Ministry of Internal Affairs – MIA and a civilian from Nabweru division, Nansana municipality over the staging of ‘military’ robbery

July 19, 2022

Security

Police Operations Director AIGP Edward Ochom Retires After 35 Years Of Service

Police operations director, Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP Edward Osiru Ochom, has officially retired from Uganda Police Force after serving for 35 years. He joined the force on February 1, 1987 as one of the more than 100 strong group of Cadet

July 19, 2022

Security

Museveni Appoints New Court Martial Boss, Gen. Gutti Sent Home To Rear Goats

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the armed forces has appointed a new chairperson of the Makindye based military court (General Court Martial). The new name that will feature the proceedings of the court martial will

July 13, 2022

Crime·Security

Joint Security Probe 33 Roadblocks Erected By Men In Military Uniform

Joint security agencies are probing 33 roadblocks mounted by men donned in army attires on various roads across the country in the last two months orchestrating robberies. A number of people have reported incidents of robbery involving gunmen in army uniforms during

July 13, 2022

Crime·Security·Uganda

Over 30 Asian Nationals Arrested In Kampala Without Working Permits

The joint security force of Police and the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration over the weekend arrested more than 30 Asian nationals in Kampala City without working permits. The individuals mostly of Indian, Pakistani, and Chinese origin were arrested for working in

July 5, 2022

Security

UPDF Breaks Silence On Reports Of Funding Tigray Rebels To Overthrow Ethiopian Gov’t

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye has dismissed allegations of the Ugandan government funding Tigray rebels to overthrow the Ethiopian government. Since May this year, a leaked intelligence report dubbed; First Forward xxx2xxx has been circulating in

July 5, 2022

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