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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

Carry Books In Polythene Papers: Police Suspends Bags At MUBS Over Endless Bomb Blasts

In a bid to curb the escalating bomb threats in Uganda most especially in the capital Kampala, Uganda Police Force has issued an order to Makerere University Business School (MUBS) students against carrying bags in the institution. According to the statement dated

November 16, 2021

Crime·Security

Parliament Calls Off Sitting Over Multiple Bomb Explosions In Kampala

Parliament has called off today’s sitting and any other businesses at the house following multiple explosions in the city centre. Security personnel have cordoned off at least two areas in the heart of Kampala where two explosions happened this morning. One of

November 16, 2021

Crime·Security

POLICE VIDEO: CCTV Footage Shows How Suicide Bomber Blew Himself Near CPS In Kampala

Police CCTV footage has emerged showing how a suicide blew himself in a bomb blast that hit the city center near the Central Police Station in Kampala and Parliament Avenue on Tuesday morning. The video which first leaked on social media shows

November 16, 2021

Security

Panic Grips Kampala After Twin Bomb Blasts

Uganda’s Capital, Kampala has on Tuesday been gripped with tension and panic following two suspected bomb blasts that went off at Kooki Towers opposite Central Police Station (CPS) and another one at Parliamentary Avenue, a few meters away from the Parliament Building. According

November 16, 2021

Security

President Museveni To Address Ugandans On Covid-19 & Security Related Issues

The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will on Friday 19, 2021 address the Nation on the current Covid-19 situation and related matters. According to the Senior Presidential press secretary Lindah Nabussayi Wamboka, the address at 8pm will

November 16, 2021

Security

Just In! Police Refutes Reports On Gen Bakasumba Appointment As Deputy IGP

The Uganda Police has dismissed social media reports making rounds on the appointment of Maj Gen Jackson Bakasumba as the new Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP). In a statement released via it’s socials on Sunday morning, Police clarified that the information

November 14, 2021

Security

Just In! Museveni Retires Generals Tumwine, & Katumba Wamala, Kayihura, Tinyefuza Retained

President Museveni who is the commander in chief of the forces has today retired some of his longtime Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) generals and other high ranking officers. The most senior by rank of those retired is Gen Elly Tumwime, Gen

November 12, 2021

Security

Fred Egesa: Police Is Gambling With Composite Photos Of Wanted Suspects

Renowned security analyst Fred Egesa has described as a mere gamble, the composite photos of wanted suspects often released by police. The response comes a few days after police spokesperson Fred Enanga, released composite photos of two men who allegedly planted an

November 12, 2021

News·Politics·Security

Just In: Ugandan Diplomat Simon Mulongo Chased From Somalia Over ‘Repugnant’ Activities

The Somali government has accused the African Union Deputy envoy Simon Mulongo of engaging in activities incompatible with the mandate of AMISOM-The African Mission in Somalia and Somalia’s security strategy. A statement issued today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International

November 4, 2021

Crime·Security

Time Up: Bobi Wine’s Body Guard Could Be Apprehended Following Mobilization For Violent Riots In Kampala

Following wide spread social media mobilization for a violent riot in Kampala, Security forces have warned that all the perpetrators will be proactively arrested and charged in the Courts of Law. The warning comes after Ashraf who is also Bobi Wines Body

November 2, 2021

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