Security operatives attached to the Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU) in Lungalunga, Mombasa County have arrested two terror suspects and recovered two firearms. The two men were arrested at the Likoni ferry crossing after their escape efforts bore no fruits. The two suspects, who were in a Toyota Probox, were trying to cross over from the…
The former commander of the UPDF Center for Doctrine Synthesization and Development Lt Gen Pecos Kutesa has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kabura, Lyantonde district.Minister Sempijja The chief mourner and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon Vicent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, who met the late Kutesa in 1980 during the bush war…
The Inspector General of Police ‘IGP’ Ochola Okoth has released statement informing all family members, relatives, friends, in-laws, well-wishers the UPF and UPDF fraternity and all members of the public, that the burial arrangements for the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Major General Paul Lokech, who passed away on the 21.08.2021 is as follows; WENESDAY…
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbadi has described the late Maj Gen Stephen Rwabantu as a senior and professional cadre who during the different battle exploits was known to be a fearless fighter especially under the 3 battalion where he earned the nickname “Rwa-Gonya!” This was contained in his message that was delivered…
The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has said its Electoral Commission Secretary has been arrested. Mr. Augustine Ojobile, also the FDC acting Deputy Chief Administrative officer was picked from his home in Kasubi on Tuesday. “The regime has started arresting our staff members, this morning plain-clothed gunmen arrested Mr. Augustine Ojobile our Electoral commission…
Amudat: The UPDF 3rd Division Commander Brigadier Joseph Balikudembe has issued shoot to kill orders against any warrior who puts up resistance during the ongoing disarmament exercise. Brigadier Balikudembe issued the orders on Saturday during the official launch of the cordon and search operations in Nabilatuk, Amudat and Nakapiripirit districts. Addressing local leaders, elders, youths…
On Tuesday July 27, the new Minister for security, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi made a humbling return to the headlines of Ugandan news media when he made a statement to parliament regarding the controversial vehicle tracking deal between Uganda and a “bankrupt” Russian company. Muhwezi was just one month into office but as he made…
A Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) officer at the rank of Colonel, who saved President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Family during the National Resistance Army (NRA) liberation war, has cried out to the president to promote him to the rank of Brigadier General at least, because of the great job he did. Col.…
UPDF Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has cautioned UPDF soldiers to always secure their end during their tenure of service in the force by excelling at whatever duty they are given. Gen Elwelu said this Monday 2nd August 2021 while presiding over the handover and takeover ceremony of the Commandant Kaweweta…
Uganda and Tanzania have resolved to jointly handle cross border operations to combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID19). They have also tightened restrictions on cross-border movements. According to Kenneth Byaruhanga, the Senior Immigration Officer in Charge of Mutukula Border post, the two neighbouring countries are uniformly enforcing Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) including testing those leaving or returning…
