UPDF Vows to Crush ADF After Deadly Ambush in Eastern Congo
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has shot down claims of civilian killings in Komanda–Eringeti, Eastern DRC, branding them as misinformation likely planted to discredit the ongoing Operation Shujaa a joint offensive against the ADF insurgents. In a statement dated September 4, UPDF confirmed that while clashes did occur, they
Former Camp Commandant at the Bombo Army General Headquarters Gen Hussein Ada dies
Major General Hussein Ada, a former Camp Commandant at the Bombo Army General Headquarters, has passed away. He died on Thursday at Victoria Hospital in Ntinda, Kampala. Ada’s military career began during the era of Idi Amin’s regime. After his service under Amin, he was arrested and detained at Luzira
Mayanja orders for arrest of Muvawala over Explosive Busoga Kingdom Land Dispute
A storm is brewing in Busoga. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the kingdom and reignited a decades-long land row, State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, has declared land in Kainogoga and Buwekula villages the rightful property of local residents not the Busoga Kingdom. The minister’s bold
NRM Parliamentary Aspirant Remanded for Allegedly Assaulting Prime Minister Nabbanja
A member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and aspiring Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi East, Onesmas Twinamasiko, has been remanded to Kibaale Prison over allegations of assaulting Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. The directive was issued by Magistrate Nazifah Namayanja of the Kibaale Magistrates Court following Twinamasiko’s appearance
DRC declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported as of September 4, 2025. The outbreak has affected Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai
Gen. Muhoozi Inspects UPDF Headquarters Project, Orders Fast-Tracking of Completion
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the UPDF Engineers Brigade to accelerate the construction of the new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters, setting a firm deadline of eleven months for the project’s completion. Gen. Kainerugaba issued the directive during an on-site inspection
Gen Otafiire on land grabbing: Ask the Attorney General Why I’ve Never Been Sued
In a fiery response to long-standing accusations, Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has firmly denied claims that he grabbed government land in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, branding the allegations as politically motivated and legally baseless. Otafiire, who has faced repeated criticism from politicians including Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju
Akena, Amongi Cry Foul as Names Go Missing Ahead of 2026 elections
In a surprising turn of events that could rattle the foundation of Uganda’s 2026 electoral roadmap, UPC party president Jimmy Akena has alleged that both his and his wife’s names have mysteriously disappeared from the national voter register a development he warns could be more than just an administrative error.
Mao’s wife, Lukwago, and Balimwezo Faceoff for Kampala Lord Mayor Seat
The Kampala Lord Mayoral race is heating up as the Electoral Commission officially nominates Beatrice Mao, wife of Democratic Party (DP) President General and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, to contest for the position on the DP ticket. Mao was nominated by Christine Mugerwa Kasule Gloria, and
Solicitor General clears Kitezi landfill decommissioning works
The Kampala Capital City Authority [KCCA] has obtained clearance from the Solicitor General to commence decommissioning and repurposing of the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso district following its tragic collapse in 2024. The process will involve cutting and stabilisation of steep waste slopes, pollution management, and sealing off the waste surface
