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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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Fred Nyanzi's Son Faces Backlash for Refusing to Accept Defeat and Supporting NUP's Guild Candidate

Fred Nyanzi's Son Faces Backlash for Refusing to Accept Defeat and Supporting NUP's Guild Candidate

Aiden Kaliisa, a committed supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has raised concerns about the actions of Sentamu Churchill James, the son of NUP's head of mobilization, Mr. Nyanzi Fred Sentamu. The controversy stems from Churchill's refusal to support

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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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'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

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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Fact-Check: UPDF Dismisses Viral Claim on JATT, Kawempe North By-Election

Fact-Check: UPDF Dismisses Viral Claim on JATT, Kawempe North By-Election

Claim: A widely circulated statement attributed to UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye claims that the UPDF does not know the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), only hears about them in the media, and that their focus is on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern Congo, not the

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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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Video: Weasel Manizo Breaks Down, Begs Juliet Zawedde to Take Him Back Home

Video: Weasel Manizo Breaks Down, Begs Juliet Zawedde to Take Him Back Home

Weasel Manizo has sparked controversy after a video emerged of him emotionally pleading to be taken back home.

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Leaked Video Exposes NUP’s Huge Mistake They Did Yesterday That Led to Arrest of Many Foot Soldiers

Leaked Video Exposes NUP’s Huge Mistake They Did Yesterday That Led to Arrest of Many Foot Soldiers

A newly surfaced video has sparked controversy, showing National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters clashing with security forces in Kawempe during a campaign rally.The footage, which has since gone viral, captures N

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President Museveni Appoints New Head of Judicial Service Commission

President Museveni Appoints New Head of Judicial Service Commission

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza as the new head of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). This appointment marks a significant milestone in Justice Singiza's career, as he takes on the responsibility of overseeing the adm

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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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