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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

Business·Crime·News·Security

Bullets, Teargas As Police Disperse Protesting BodaBoda Riders

Police has used teargas and live bullets to disperse hundreds of Boda-boda operators from Bombo road and Lumumba Avenue on Tuesday February 18, 2020 afternoon protesting endless police arrests and eviction from their stages in Kampala. The demonstration followed a recent operation

February 18, 2020

Crime·News·Politics·Security

Breaking! Kagame’s Critic, Singer Kizito Mihigo Dies In Police Cells

Rwandan Controversial gospel musician, Kizito Mihigo has been reported dead from a Police Cell in Kigali. Police reported this morning that the musician was detained at Remeera Police station in Kigaki since Thursday last week. A police statement this morning noted that

February 17, 2020

News·Politics·Security

Exclusive! Why Kagame Wants M7’s Five Security Chiefs Fired Before Border Re-Opening

Rwanda has listed at least six Ugandan officials over allegations of supporting and funding Rwanda National Congress (RNC) and RUD-Urunana networks. These include: State Minister for Regional Affairs Philemon Mateke, Brig Gen Abel Kandiho of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, Internal Security

February 16, 2020

News·Security

UPDF Destroys Tons Of Poisonous Heavy Military Weapons

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has carried out a demolition exercise at Karama Demolition Ground. The demolition exercise was aimed at demolishing the unwanted explosive ordinances and weapons, those that were used and did not explode as well as the old ones. Brig

February 16, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Panic At State House Nakesero As Deadly Terrorists Plot To Bomb Kampala Markets,Hospitals

Uganda’s Counter terrorism team is on high alert the recent arrest of one of Kenya/America’s most wanted terrorist, Abdikadir Mohammed Mahat. Following Mahat’s arrest, Uganda is on high alert.This comes after plans to attack Owino Market, State House Nakesero, Serena Hotel and

February 14, 2020

News·Security

UPDF To Accord Gen.Biraaro 17 Gun Salutes At The Burial On Sunday

Former Presidential candidate, Maj Gen Benon Biraaro, will be buried on Sunday with military honours. Biraaro died of colon cancer on Wednesday at Kampala hospital. His cousin Arthur Tumwine revealed that the army had offered to honour Maj Gen Biraaro, who participated

February 14, 2020

News·Security

Gen.Kyanda Passes Out 500 UPDF Commandos

Five hundred ninety soldiers have graduated from the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Academy (NCOA) at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) Gadaffi Garrison. The Chief of Staff Land Forces, Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda presided over the pass out ceremony of 467 militants who

February 14, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Interpol,Gender Ministry Cited In Labour Extortion Scam

Exporting labour is perhaps one of the most delicate undertakings any country can indulge in, especially if its policy makers appreciate it from the purview of a quick fix to the biting unemployment ravaging impoverished countries in the third world. It is,

February 11, 2020

News·Security

Jubilations As Amama Mbabazi Graces 39th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

Former Uganda Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has on Thursday February 6, 2019 caused quite a stir after turning up in Nakaseke district for UPDF Tarehe Sita celebrations. Mbabazi was given a thunderous welcome at Butalangu grounds from the long awaiting crowd. The

February 6, 2020

News·Security

Court Martial Frees Gen.Kayihura’s Co-Accused On Bail

Four suspects jointly charged with the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen Kale Kayihura for aiding and abetting the kidnap and illegal repatriation of Rwandan refugees, have applied for bail before the General Court Martial. They include; former Deputy Commandant of

February 4, 2020

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