Dr. Ssemugenyi Challenges Legality of New UPDF Act in Constitutional Court
Human rights defender Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi has petitioned Court challenging the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Act, 2025. This follows President Yoweri Museveni’s assent to the controversial legislation on Monday. The law, passed by Parliament last month, retains provisions allowing civilians to be tried in military courts—despite
Wazalendo SACCO Empowers UPDF Troops In Somalia
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has launched a financial literacy and empowerment campaign targeting Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in Somalia under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The sensitisation drive focused on promoting financial
Court Battle Looms Over New UPDF Law
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has resolved to challenge the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act, 2025 in the Constitutional Court, citing constitutional concerns over the trial of civilians in military courts. This comes after President Yoweri Museveni on Monday assented to the controversial bill passed by Parliament
UPDF Troops Join Global Efforts to Combat Plastic Waste in Somalia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) joined the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the United Nations today to mark World Environment Day. This year’s theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,”
Martyrs Day Celebrations: Suspected Bomb Explodes Near Munyonyo Mini-Basilica
A suspected explosive device detonated this morning near the Mini-Basilica in Munyonyo, just moments before Martyrs Day prayers were scheduled to begin in honor of the Uganda Martyrs. According to reports obtained by Daily Star, a counter-terrorism unit from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) swiftly responded and neutralized two
Police, Soldiers Exchange Fire at Division headquarters
The Wakiso Police Division has arrested 13 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers following a tense standoff that involved an exchange of gunfire related to a land dispute. The confrontation follows a recent incident in which officers from the Special Forces Command (SFC) reportedly attacked Lubowa Police Station and assaulted
UPDF Troops Enhance Intelligence Capabilities in Somalia to Counter Emerging Threats
Fifteen personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI), have completed an intensive five-day course in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) at the Joint Military Training Centre in Mogadishu. The training, facilitated by the United Nations Support Office, was designed to
Diplomatic Rift: Germany Denies Uganda’s Claims of Envoy’s Rebel Links
Germany has dismissed as “absurd” allegations that its ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer, is involved in subversive activities. Earlier this week, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) announced the suspension of all ongoing defense and military cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany following accusations directed at Ambassador Schauer. “We
UPDF Honors Seven Generals Ahead of Retirement
Seven senior officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been officially documented for retirement at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya. The documentation marks the beginning of their transition into civilian life, with their formal retirement set for later this year. Chief of
Joan Kagezi Murder: How Key Witness Led to Arrest of Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been arrested by joint security agencies over his alleged involvement in the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. The arrest follows testimony by Daniel Kiwanuka Kisekka, a deserter from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), who appeared before the International
