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12 Mar '25
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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11 Mar '25
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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11 Mar '25
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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11 Mar '25
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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07 Mar '25
Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign
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06 Mar '25
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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05 Mar '25
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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03 Mar '25
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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03 Mar '25
Journalist Robert Kayongo has strongly criticized State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Ateenyi for convening a high-level meeting with media owners, the military, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) without involving the responsible mi
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03 Mar '25
Kigali – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame.Muhoozi earlier this week disclosed plans to sign