The Chief of the Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has vowed to unearth and crush the corrupt culprits who are finding refuge in the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF). Gen. Muhoozi says due to such culprits in the UPDF and other government agencies, Uganda lost a promising junior officer, Lt. Amon Ariho who claimed […]
January 1, 2025 marked a dark day for the family of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) as a junior officer shot himself dead. The UPDF spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye identified the deceased as RO/13999 Lt Ariho Amon who has been serving in the Engineering Brigade. At the time of his death, Ariho was […]
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Police are investigating a tragic incident which involved a UPDF soldier who shot himself dead. The deceased has been identified as RO/13999 Lt Ariho Amon serving under Engineering Brigade. Ariho is said to have been driving a black car UBJ 493 Q. It is alleged that the incident […]
At least 15 people suffocated after a stampede at Pr Tom Mugerwa end of year prayers at Wankulukuku playground, Rubaga Division. In a message sent to Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) of Kampala by the Katwe Division Police team led by DPC David Kamugira, it is indicated that the stampede started as people fought to gain […]
There was drama that lasted a couple of minutes in Mukono town in the early morning hours of 31st December 2024, as an energetic madman who is common in town, put up a spirited battle with six armed policemen who confronted him following a public outcry over his notoriety especially towards females on the streets. The […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has cleared 2,900 venues to display fireworks as Ugandans usher in the New Year. However, the venues cleared by Director Operations Service AIGP Frank Mwesigwa on behalf of the IGP, are warned against displaying fireworks which have not been distributed by the eight licensed blasters. The cleared and licensed […]
The Police is yet to arrest one of its own, No. 55915 PC Bahati Charles who allegedly shot and fatally wounded Julius Ssemwaka who later succumbed to the gun wounds. Ssemwaka was driving a vehicle registration number UAX 460C, along Sezibwa road and he was shot at by PC Bahati on December 23, 2024. Double […]
The Police in Kampala are hunting for one of its own, a police officer who fatally shot and wounded a driver. The police in a statement issued on Monday December 23, 2024 identified the suspect as No. 55915 PC Bahati Charles, and the victim as Ssemwaka Julius, a driver of vehicle registration number UAX 460C. […]
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has commended the Ethiopian Air Force academy, making a light-hearted comment that he would have considered becoming a pilot if he were younger. An artillery expert, Lt Gen Okiding is passionate about his field, artillery, […]
The Commander of Defense Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted four army officers from the rank of Brigadier General to Major General. The promotion and confirmation news has been issued by the Defence Public Information Officer, Brigadier General Felix Kulaigye. The lucky promoted officers include; Brigadier General […]