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250 lives lost, Shs2 billion stolen since start of 2026 — Says Military Intelligence Chief Gen. Richard Otto

250 lives lost, Shs2 billion stolen since start of 2026 — Says Military Intelligence Chief Gen. Richard Otto

Richard Otto, the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (Second right).The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has reported that more than 250 people have been killed in violent crimes across Uganda since January 2026, with criminals also stealing an estimated Shs2 billion during the sam

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Parliament Approves Move to Increase Private UPDF Officer’s Salary

Parliament Approves Move to Increase Private UPDF Officer’s Salary

The salary of privates in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces could jump from Shs 650,000 to Shs 816,280 if a resolution reached between the defence ministry and Parliament holds.The proposed salary increment was agreed to by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs officials and Membe

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Court Confirms Ages, Remands Two Suspects to Juvenile Facility in Muwanga Kivumbi Terrorism Case

Court Confirms Ages, Remands Two Suspects to Juvenile Facility in Muwanga Kivumbi Terrorism Case

The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Butambala District has remanded two suspects to a juvenile detention facility amid ongoing uncertainty over their ages, underscoring persistent challenges in age verification within Uganda’s criminal justice system.The two individuals, co-accused alo

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Journalists ejected from Jamilu Mukulu court proceedings

Journalists ejected from Jamilu Mukulu court proceedings

Journalists were barred from covering plea bargain proceedings involving terrorism suspects jointly charged with alleged former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commander Jamilu Mukulu Alilabaki.The journalists had, as usual, reported to the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High co

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Iran's war against the US and Israel is being fueled by North Korean weapons, expert warns

Iran's war against the US and Israel is being fueled by North Korean weapons, expert warns

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s vast missile system is the brainchild of the U.S.-designated state-sponsor of terrorism, the communist North Korea regime, which works hand in glove with Iran, according to one of the world’s leading experts on the Iran-North Korea strategic alliance."The

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Iran: Israel military strikes Imam Hossein University

Iran: Israel military strikes Imam Hossein University

The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, has announced a strike on Imam Hossein University, describing it as the main military university affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC.According to the IDF, the institution allegedly operated under civilian cover while serving as a

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How Iran destroyed US base’s $500m battlefield nerve centre

How Iran destroyed US base’s $500m battlefield nerve centre

In a picture verified by AFP, the mangled airframe of the US air force jet stands on the runway of Prince Sultan air base in Saudi ArabiaThe mangled airframe of the four-engined US air force jet stands on the runway of Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia.Amid the twisted metal,

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The Fight for Justice Continues! Prosecution Wraps Up in Kagezi Murder Case

The Fight for Justice Continues! Prosecution Wraps Up in Kagezi Murder Case

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has officially closed its case in the long-running murder trial of Joan Kagezi, marking an important moment in the search for justice. After presenting evidence from 26 witnesses, the prosecution told the court it had completed its side of

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Exclusive: Muhoozi fires Brig. Rugumayo as Deputy Military Intelligence boss

Exclusive: Muhoozi fires Brig. Rugumayo as Deputy Military Intelligence boss

SACKED; Brig RugumayoThe Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has fired Brig Abdul Rugumayo from his position as Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), this website has learnt. Bri

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Exclusive: Muhoozi fires Brig. Rugumayo as Deputy Military Intelligence boss

Exclusive: Muhoozi fires Brig. Rugumayo as Deputy Military Intelligence boss

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has fired Brig Abdul Rugumayo from his position as Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), this website has learnt. Brig Rugumayo was appointed to

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