Museveni Dissolves Fisheries Protection Unit Amid growing Complaints
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Museveni Dissolves Fisheries Protection Unit Amid growing Complaints

December 26, 2025
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President Yoweri Museveni has dissolved the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and relieved its commander, Lt Col Mercy Tukahirwa, of her duties amid growing complaints from fishing communities over alleged abuses. The directive, issued with immediate effect through the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was confirmed on Friday by

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Why Detained Maj Gen Birungi Faces Long Wait for Trial
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Why Detained Maj Gen Birungi Faces Long Wait for Trial

September 2, 2025
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Maj Gen James Birungi’s release remains unlikely due to the current absence of the General Court Martial, the Daily Star has learned. The former Chief of Military Intelligence was arrested last week and is currently being held at Makindye Military Police Prison. His arrest follows investigations by a high-level Board

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Ex-Military Intelligence Chief Maj Gen James Birungi Arrested Over Treason, Corruption
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Ex-Military Intelligence Chief Maj Gen James Birungi Arrested Over Treason, Corruption

August 30, 2025
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Uganda’s former Chief of Military Intelligence, Major General James Birungi, has been arrested and is currently detained at Makindye Military Police Prison. He is expected to face trial before the General Court Martial on multiple charges, including treason, corruption, and other serious offences, according to defence officials who spoke on

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