Parliament has rejected a request by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to allocate UGX 138 billion for monitoring the 2026 general elections.Lawmakers argued that election monitoring falls under the mandat
Pretoria, South Africa – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to reinforce South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in attacks linked t
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed the arrest of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) for allegedly accepting a $300,000 bribe from a Southern African Development Communi
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.Image: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAs South African soldiers lay l
He is one of the most respected security leaders in Uganda, whose career resurgence demonstrates the value of experience in public service.Abbas Byakagaba, former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), was appointed as Uganda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President Yoweri Musev
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has called on the deputy Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, to take immediate action against two retired army officers he accused of engaging in misconduct.
During a dramatic turn of events today, the Uganda Police Force displayed remarkable tactical prowess by crushing a dangerous robbery gang that had planned to steal UGX 500 million in broad daylight. The gang had strategically positioned themselves around the up
President Yoweri Museveni’s proposal to deploy Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers to villages has stirred significant criticism, with Members of Parliament voicing concerns over the move.Hon. Denis
On 5th January 2025, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to address the pressing issue of Kampala’s deteriorating roads.In his post, Muhoozi called
A somber mood has engulfed the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) following the tragic death of Lieutenant Ariho Amon, an officer with the UPDF Engineering Brigade. The incident occurred around 2 pm on Wednesday at a football field in Nakirebe, Mpigi District
