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UPDF Soldier Shoots Himself Dead, Leaves Suicide Note Exposing High-Ranking Officer

UPDF Soldier Shoots Himself Dead, Leaves Suicide Note Exposing High-Ranking Officer

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is mourning the tragic loss of Lieutenant Amon Ariho, who took his own life after writing a heartbreaking letter to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Lt Ariho, who had served in the UPDF since 2013, ended his life by

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"Soldiers We Fight When We are Told to Fight, Die When We Are Told To Die' - CDF Muhoozi

"Soldiers We Fight When We are Told to Fight, Die When We Are Told To Die' - CDF Muhoozi

In a statement that has caught the attention of many, General David Muhoozi, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, shared a powerful message about the role of soldiers in the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).

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Besigye, co-accused expected at Makindye military court

Besigye, co-accused expected at Makindye military court

Veteran political leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his colleague Hajji Obeid Lutale are expected to reappear before the General Court Martial, Makindye on Tuesday.The pair is expected to return to receive a ruling on

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Besigye Fights Back: Top Ugandan Officials Sued for Ignoring Court Orders
Gen. Andrew Gutti in Critical Condition After Nakasongola Accident

Gen. Andrew Gutti in Critical Condition After Nakasongola Accident

Lt. Gen. Andrew Gutti, the former Chairman of the Court Martial, has been hospitalized in critical condition following an accident in Nakasongola. He was traveling with Lt. Gen. James Nakibus Lakara and others when the incident occurred. The group was on their w

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SFC Distances Itself From Alleged "Soldier" Arrested at NUP Headquarters

SFC Distances Itself From Alleged "Soldier" Arrested at NUP Headquarters

The Special Forces Command (SFC) has denied any connection with a man arrested at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kampala, who claimed to be one of their soldiers. The man, identified as Sulaiman Watuke, was apprehended on Sunday at the NUP off

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CDF Kainerugaba Gives 5M To Agago Shooting Victims’ Families

CDF Kainerugaba Gives 5M To Agago Shooting Victims’ Families

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District.The incident,

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Shocking Truth: Posta Uganda Operating Illegally

Shocking Truth: Posta Uganda Operating Illegally

(Kampala) – Posta Uganda, the country’s postal service provider, has been operating without a valid license, according to revelations from a parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee. During an interface on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, chaired by Karim Masaba, lawmakers scrutinized Uganda Posta Limite

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NUP councilor abandons seat in Jinja, flees country

NUP councilor abandons seat in Jinja, flees country

The Namulesa North Ward councilor in Jinja City, who belongs to the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party has abandoned his seat and fled the country, citing alleged “persecution” from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party officials. Joseph Ngobi, 25, popularly

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UPDF Assault on Journalists Costs Government 150 Million Shillings

UPDF Assault on Journalists Costs Government 150 Million Shillings

(Kampala) – The High Court has ordered the Ugandan government to pay 150 million shillings in damages to two journalists who were assaulted by Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers while covering a protest in 2021. The compensation, awarded as UGX 75 million for each journalist, reco

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