East African Defence Chiefs Strategize On Stabilizing DRC, See Their Way Forward!
By Our Reporter The Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from the East African Community (EAC) Member States convened on Friday in Nairobi to address the...
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“Run For Your Lives Or We Crush You”-Hundreds Of Desperate UN Staff Flee To Uganda As M23 Flushes Them Out Of CongoÂ
By Frank Kamuntu The sudden takeover of Goma by the M23 rebel group and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has sent shockwaves across the region, forcing...
Terrible: Maj Gen Muhanguzi’s Convoy Involved In Deadly Accident Along Masaka-Kampala Highway
By Frank Kamuntu A tragic accident along the Masaka-Kampala highway claimed the life of a soldier in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Friday...
Big Questions Raised As UPDF Seeks UGX 138Bn For 2026 Elections
By Our Reporter The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) request for UGX138.4 billion to oversee security during the 2026 general elections has drawn scrutiny from...
Who Is Who! Four Top UPDF Bosses Promoted To Major General Ranks
By Kato Jamil In a recent announcement that signals a significant shift in the leadership of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), the Chief of...
Kagadi: Seven People ‘Slaughtered’ In Suspected ADF Attack
By Kato Jamil The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has intensified its efforts following a brutal attack in Muzizi Village, Kyaterekera Sub-County, Kagadi District, where...
Terrible! Here’s How UPDF Soldier ‘Slaughtered’ Three People In Agago District
By Jamil Kato The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has learnt of the nasty and regrettable incident in which a soldier Private Amenoy Bonny of...
Controversy Erupts As UPDF Enters Private Security Business
By Frank Kamuntu Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) have raised concerns about the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) entering the...
Kawukumi Everywhere! Ministry Of Trade Boss Jailed For Diverting UGX3.4Billion Gov’t Funds Into His Pockets
By Frank Kamuntu The State House Anti-Corruption Unit working with Uganda Police have arraigned Leonard Kavundira, the Principal Cooperatives Officer in the Ministry of Trade,...
Preparations For 2026? UPDF To Recruit 9627 Soldiers, See What’s Required!
By Frank Kamuntu The UPDF says will conduct a general recruitment exercise of 9627 regular forces into Infantry forces. The actual recruitment exercise will commence...