Four UPDF senior officers charged over alleged fuel diversion scandal
Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of diverting large quantities of operational fuel for personal use, in a case that has put military logistics under fresh scrutiny. The accused include Brigadier General James Barigye
UPDF warns of Fake Security Operatives Conning Ugandans
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has issued a stern warning to the public over a worrying rise in criminals posing as security personnel to swindle unsuspecting Ugandans. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Acting Director of Defence Public Information Chris Magezi described the trend
UPDF, Leaders Convene to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Karamoja
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), through its 3rd Infantry Division in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), has convened a four-day engagement with community, civil, and political leaders from the Karamoja sub-region. The seminar, which opened in Soroti, aims to formulate practical strategies to strengthen peace and
Security Forces Withdraw from Bobi Wine’s Home After Two-Month Standoff
Security agencies, including the police and army, have withdrawn from the residence of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ending a two-month security siege at his home in Magere. The development comes just weeks after Kyagulanyi left Uganda for the United States, where he is
Ugandan Students Embrace Russian Language to Boost Diplomacy and Cultural Ties
A growing number of Ugandans are looking beyond English, turning to international languages as gateways to global opportunity, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. This shift was on full display at a vibrant showcase where Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel and civilian students demonstrated their command of the Russian language—not just
Darusalam Falls as UPDF, Somali Forces Tighten Grip on Al-Shabaab
Joint forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and the Somali National Army have captured the strategic town of Darusalam from militants of Al-Shabaab, marking another step in a widening offensive against the insurgent group in southern Somalia. The operation was carried out by Ugandan troops serving under the African
Why President Museveni hosted Gen. Dagalo?
By David Serumaga On Friday, 20th February 2026, the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, hosted General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at State House Entebbe. The meeting comes at a time when Sudan remains engulfed in a devastating conflict
Late Maj Gen Takiriwa Was a Patriotic, Disciplined and Loyal Soldier – Gen Muhoozi
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid tribute to the late Major General Francis Takiriwa during a solemn service held at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nakasero, in Kampala. Maj Gen Takiriwa passed away on 7 February 2026 at the UPDF National Referral Hospital. The Minister of State for Defence and
UPDF Deputy Commander Land Forces Maj Gen Takirwa Dies
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, has died after a period of illness. A highly decorated officer, Maj Gen Takirwa served Uganda with distinction and held several key command and leadership roles during his military career. He served in various leadership roles
Somali Minister Commends UPDF Troops for Promoting Peace in Barawe
The South West State Government Minister for Aviation and Transport in Somalia, Hassan Abdinur Adan, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their role in promoting peace and stability in the region. The minister made
