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MP Odur Questions Muhoozi’s Authority as Defense Minister Denies Knowledge of UPDF Deployment

MP Odur Questions Muhoozi’s Authority as Defense Minister Denies Knowledge of UPDF Deployment

Erute South MP Jonathan Odur has raised serious concerns over the government’s handling of Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) deployments after Defense Minister Jacob Oboth admitted he was unaware of troop movements to Juba, South Sudan.Reacting to Oboth’s statement in Parliament, O

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"UPDF Are In South Sudan Without My Knowledge." UPDF Deployment in South Sudan Sparks Controversy

"UPDF Are In South Sudan Without My Knowledge." UPDF Deployment in South Sudan Sparks Controversy

On 11 March 2025, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda's Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made public that he had sent the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) special forces to Juba, South Sudan.He said the operation, codenamed 'Mlinzi wa Kimya' (The Silent Guardian),

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Massive Change in UPDF Effected as Officer Appointed by General Muhoozi Takes Charge of This Docket

Massive Change in UPDF Effected as Officer Appointed by General Muhoozi Takes Charge of This Docket

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has witnessed a major reshuffle as Colonel Deo Akiiki officially handed over his role as Deputy Director of Defence Public Information to Major Bilal Katamba.As reported

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Uganda Now Ruled by 2 People? Huge Role Muhoozi is Currently Playing in Govt that Sparked Outrage

Uganda Now Ruled by 2 People? Huge Role Muhoozi is Currently Playing in Govt that Sparked Outrage

A growing perception that Uganda is being governed by two power centers, one under President Yoweri Museveni and the other under his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked intense debate and public outrage.Poli

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"If Muhoozi Does It Why Not Me?" UPDF Soldier Defies Military Law, Cites Muhoozi As Justification

"If Muhoozi Does It Why Not Me?" UPDF Soldier Defies Military Law, Cites Muhoozi As Justification

A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier has stirred controversy after publicly engaging in partisan politics, an act that directly violates the UPDF Act of 2005. The soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed, shared campaign posters of himself in full

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Uganda Joins Afreximbank's Feda as 21st Member State

Uganda Joins Afreximbank's Feda as 21st Member State

Uganda has officially joined the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (Feda),marking a significant step in the country’s economic transformation and its commitment to industrialization and value-added export development across Africa.The signing of Feda's Establishment Agreement took pl

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Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and affordablemeans of justice.He made the call while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of 21 rec

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Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Last week, the Kenyan newspaper called Muhoozi a "Four-Star Brat" and described him on the front page in unforgiving terms, leading to protests from his supportersKenyan newspaper The Standard has softened its stance on Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General

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Massive UPDF Changes Looming as General Muhoozi Announces The Following Key Promotions

Massive UPDF Changes Looming as General Muhoozi Announces The Following Key Promotions

The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced the promotion of key officers in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF).As reported

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"You Karagwa, Stop Worrying About My Son" – Museveni Clashes with Byanyima in Fiery Ankole Meeting

"You Karagwa, Stop Worrying About My Son" – Museveni Clashes with Byanyima in Fiery Ankole Meeting

President Yoweri Museveni recently visited the Ankole region, where he spoke about economic growth and industrialization.However, a past conversation between him and Winnie Byanyima, the wife of opposition leader

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