Who are the 19 retiring UPDF generals?
Nineteen senior Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) generals are set to retire next week in a ceremony at State House Entebbe, formally closing the army’s August retirement exercise. The retirement ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, expected to
Museveni Sacks Bamuturaki, Appoints Girma Wake CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, to appoint Girma Wake as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, effectively relieving Jennifer Bamuturaki of her duties. Earlier this month, Museveni met Girma Wake, a retired aviation executive and former chairman of
Electoral Commission gets permanent Home Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has received a significant boost with the acquisition of a permanent site for its operations. The National Housing and Construction Company Limited has officially handed over a 10-acre piece of land in Lweza–Lubowa, valued at approximately Shs 15 billion, to the Commission. Although the land has
Museveni promotes CID boss Damulira to Major General
Brigadier General Christopher Sserunjogi Damulira, has been promoted to Major General in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The upgrade reportedly came straight from President Yoweri Museveni, a leader known for personally fine-tuning both his military and his legacy. As Commander-in-Chief, Museveni’s pen remains mightier than any parliamentary vote. Damulira
