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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

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UPDF In Somalia Repulse Alshabaab Terrorists During Covid-19 Pandemic

The sector one commander in Somalia Brig Gen Richard Otto has expressed profound gratitude towards Battle Group commanders and troops serving under African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their diligent service and high level of discipline observed while performing their duties

June 20, 2020

Business·News·Security

NEC: Lt.Gen.Mugira Lays Project Stone Of New Uzima Factory

The Managing Director National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Lt Gen James Mugira has laid a Project Stone on the new Uzima Factory and inspected progress of the ongoing construction works of a second modern fully automated mineral water production plant at Kakiri, Wakiso

June 20, 2020

Health·News·Security

Covid-19: Panic As UPDF Soldier Tests Positive At Nakasongola Barracks

A Uganda People’s Defense Forces ‘UPDF’ soldier has tested positive for COVID-19. It is reported the soldier attached at Nakasongola army barracks had returned to the Barracks from pass leave and subjected to a COVID test, at Bombo military barracks. Lieutenant Ibrahim

June 12, 2020

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Clean Up! IGP Ochola Bites Again, Moves 176 Police Bosses In Massive Reshuffle

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola has shaken police commanders again. The newly made changes in deployments with immediate effect. The new changes came in less than a week after the retirement of the force’s director of operations AIGP

June 6, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Shock As Lt.Col Nakalema’s Investigator Dies Mysteriously

The head of State house Anti-corruption unit Lt.Col Edith Nakalema has ordered for a swift investigation into mysterious death of her investigating officer. Detective AIP David Openy was part of the investigation team for the OPM Covid-19 relief food scandal. He died

June 6, 2020

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UPDF Kicks Off Massive Retirement Of 1000 Soldiers

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ Chieftaincy of Pension and Gratuity (COPG) has kicked off a 20 day retirement documentation exercise at 1st Division headquarters in Kakiri Wakiso district. The exercise to run in all UPDF Infantry Divisions is aimed at

June 4, 2020

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IGP Ochola Appoints Ochom As New Director Operations

The Inspector General of police Martin Okoth Ochola has assigned AIGP Edward Ochom as the new Director operations. Afande Edward Ochom has replaced AIGP Asuman Mugyenyi whose contract ended last week.He was ordered by IGP Okoth Ochola to hand over office to

June 3, 2020

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UPDF Sets Up Four Detachments At Uganda-South Sudan Border

The Uganda People’s Defense force has opened up four detachments in Madi-Opei sub county, Lamwo district. Some of the detachments which had been abandoned due to limited personnel were reopened following the resurgence of cattle raids by armed south Sudanese cattle thugs

June 1, 2020

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30 Years Are Enough! Police Operations Director AIGP Mugenyi Quits

The director of Operations Services in the Police Force, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asuman Mugenyi has officially quit the institution he has served for over 32 years. AIGP Mugenyi served for 32 years had his last day in police uniform

June 1, 2020

Crime·News·Security

UPDF Resumes ‘Shoot To Kill Orders’ Against Armed Karamojong Warriors

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ has cautioned Karimojong Warriors against attacks on military installations. Maj Peter Mugisa, the 3rd Division Army Spokesperson says the UPDF will invoke its powers to protect the government from any subversive activities that threaten peace. The

May 26, 2020

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