Brig Gen. Felix Kulayigye Archives

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

Don’t Bring Careerism Into Our Army But Fight Corruption- Museveni Tells Security Officers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the armed forces in Uganda, has passed out a total of 774 officer cadets at Basic Military Training School-Kaweweta (BMTS) in Nakaseke district. The officers have been attending a one-year

June 5, 2024

Security

Security Put On Alert As UPDF Recovers Homemade Bombs In Komamboga

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), in an intelligence-led operation, have recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that were in a rental house in Kwata zone, Komamboga parish, Kawempe division in Kampala. According to Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, the UPDF Spokesperson, intelligence

May 6, 2024

Security

UPDF,Algerian Security Officials Sign MoU With Focus On Counterterrorism

The Republic of Uganda and the Peoples’ Democratic Republic of Algeria will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at opening avenues for the continued sharing of advanced technologies, and training opportunities and establishing a legal framework for cooperation between the two

February 9, 2024

Security

M7 Promotes Two ISO Bosses & More 394 UPDF Officers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promoted the Head of Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and his Deputy, along with 393 more UPDF officers. In a list released on January 31, 2024, President Museveni, also the Commander in Chief of all the armed forces

January 31, 2024

Crime

UPDF Soldiers Captured on Video Torturing Suspect, Face Court Martial

Three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the suspect, identified as Nelson Omon, a resident of Lagot Village,

December 14, 2023

Crime

Over 70 Arrested In Intensified Security Operations Ahead of Christmas

A security swoop has led to the arrest of more than 70 suspected criminals in the Kampala Metropolitan area as security forces intensify their operations ahead of Christmas. The suspects were picked up from Kisenyi, Old Kampala, Katwe, and Mengo areas in

December 22, 2022

Crime·Security

IGP OChola: Security Will Respond To Gun Attacks With Full Force

The Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola and his security counterparts have tasked all territorial commanders to aggressively respond to gun and machete-wielding attackers targeting police officers, soldiers, guards and security facilities. Ochola, has indicated that he and his colleagues heading

November 29, 2022

Crime·Security

Joint Security Probe 33 Roadblocks Erected By Men In Military Uniform

Joint security agencies are probing 33 roadblocks mounted by men donned in army attires on various roads across the country in the last two months orchestrating robberies. A number of people have reported incidents of robbery involving gunmen in army uniforms during

July 13, 2022

Security

UPDF Breaks Silence On Reports Of Funding Tigray Rebels To Overthrow Ethiopian Gov’t

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye has dismissed allegations of the Ugandan government funding Tigray rebels to overthrow the Ethiopian government. Since May this year, a leaked intelligence report dubbed; First Forward xxx2xxx has been circulating in

July 5, 2022