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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

UN Boss Hails CDF Muhoozi’s Role In Strengthening Security Ties In Great Lakes Region

Susan Ngongi Namondo, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, this afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. During the visit at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe,

October 30, 2024

Security

Reckless Spending: Don’t Live Larger Than Life Because Of Women,Booze_ Maj Gen Takirwa Cautions UPDF Officers

Major Gen. Francis Takirwa, the deputy commander of the Land Force, has cautioned Uganda Police Defense (UPDF) soldiers to refrain from living a larger life. He says soldiers should stop reckless spending and prioritize saving to secure their futures. Takirwa advised the

October 27, 2024

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Corruption,Prostitutes Will Destroy Your Future-Museveni Cautions UPDF Cadet Officers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 203 officer cadets at Uganda Military Academy, Kabamba. The President congratulated the new officer cadets on being commissioned. “There are three (3) types

October 19, 2024

Security

Eastern Africa Force Launches Course To Rehabilitate Children Born In Armed Conflicts

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has opened a Children and Armed Conflict Course aimed at bolstering member states’ capacities to address the pressing issue of children in armed conflict. The course, which attracted military police and civilian participants from ten EASF

October 15, 2024

Security

UN Boosts Ugandan Security Fight Against Terrorism

Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s

October 6, 2024

Security

CDF Gen Muhoozi, South Sudan Counterpart Discuss Security Cooperation For East Africa Region

The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues

October 1, 2024

Security

Operation Shujja: UPDF,FARDC Rescue 38 Abductees, Confiscate Weapons From ADF Rebels

The joint forces of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have rescued a total of 38 abductees and several weapons from the Allied Democratic Forces. Brigadier Felix Kulayigye said the UPDF Spokesperson, the

September 25, 2024

Security

Stinking Corruption Has Engulfed UPDF Logistics-Maj Gen Bakasumba Cautions Officers Against The Vice

Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, has called on logistics personnel within the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to shun corruption, emphasising its critical role in ensuring effective logistics management and operational excellence. Speaking at the opening of a week-long

September 24, 2024

Security

Write Your Wills Early,Death Is Inevitable–Maj Gen Ogiki Advises UPDF Officers

Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well

September 23, 2024

Security

Engage Communities To Fight Rampant Insecurity-Minister Lokeris Tells Security Forces

The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your

September 20, 2024

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