Kagezi Killing: Emotional Court Scenes as Agasirwe Remains in Custody
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe and his co-accused, Abdul Noor Ssemujju, have been further remanded to Luzira Prison as investigations intensify. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Andrew Katurubuki, the accused—through their lawyer, Michael Akampulira—asked court to commit them to the High Court for trial, noting that they
UPDF kills Key Al-Shabaab Commander in Somalia
Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have eliminated a key Al-Shabaab commander during a successful operation in the Lower Shabelle region. Osman Hussein Bune Amiir, widely known as the general commander of Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle, was killed in a tactical ambush conducted near
UPDF UNGU XI Contingent Commander Urges Vigilance and Financial Discipline
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) contingent commander, Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has praised his troops for their dedication and professionalism as they enter the third quarter of their mission deployment. Addressing officers and militants, he commended their discipline and hard work
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
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
Why Detained Maj Gen Birungi Faces Long Wait for Trial
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
UPDF Troops in UNGU-XI Urged to Maintain Vigilance in Somalia
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) have been cautioned against complacency as they enter the second half of their tour of duty in Somalia. The warning came from UNGU-XI Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, during a meeting with officers and
Lt Gen Kavuma Commends UPDF Peacekeepers During Maiden Visit to UNGU-XI
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) for their discipline, dedication, and professionalism. Speaking during his maiden visit to the camp, Lt Gen Kavuma expressed satisfaction
190 UPDF Non-Commissioned Officers Under UNGU-XI Promoted
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) has celebrated the promotion of 190 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) during a ceremony held at the Contingent headquarters in Mogadishu. Presiding over the event, Contingent Commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye congratulated the newly promoted officers,
UPDF Engineers Boost Connectivity with Network Mast in Somalia
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU-XI), Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has commissioned a newly installed internet network tower at the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Company headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia. The state-of-the-art mast was constructed by UNGU-XI network engineers
