Nabasa’s release brings to a close weeks of uncertainty surrounding his situation after he was detained in March together with several other senior military officers. Nabbanja Moves Motion to Expand Cabinet Size in New Government Major General Don William Nabasa, a senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been freed after spending […]
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, has promoted Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga to Major General and appointed him Deputy Commander of the UPDF Land Forces. This appointment took effect in December 2025, following the illness of Major General Francis Takirwa, who passed away today on […]
“What we have seen here has been far more than simple games; it has been a powerful demonstration of our military ethos in action,” the CDF stated. Five Habitual Robbers Arrested in Mukono The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has commended the exceptional discipline, precision, and teamwork exhibited by the Uganda People’s […]
He told the magistrate that daily, he swallows 12 painkillers to relieve himself of the pain, pleading with the court to find justification for ordering that he be allowed specialised medical attention. Parliament Committee Okays Clause Allowing Civilians Be Tried in Military Court There were emotional scenes as Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, […]
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has threatened to ban Kenya’s newspaper, The Standard from selling in Uganda. Gen. Muhoozi through his X handle this evening has accused The Standard of abusing him through their publications, saying they might have thought of making a lot […]
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Col Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, his military assistant. Col Akiiki has been the deputy Spokesperson of Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF). Col Akiiki confirmed his appointment and stated: “Good afternoon, Comrades and members of the Fourth Estate. It is a bright Sunny Friday on this […]
Members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) have announced plans to demonstrate at the Kenyan High Commission in Kampala next week, protesting what they call unfair media treatment of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. First Son Muhoozi is the chairman of the PLU, a so-called civic organisation created within the ambits of […]
Regarding the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s declaration made on Sunday February 23, 2025, anyone putting on a National Unity Platform (NUP) uniform does it at his or her own risk. Gen. Muhoozi said anyone found wearing NUP clothing is going to be killed. This week has seen numerous reports of military […]
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said he is going to arrest the Director of Criminal Investigations in the Uganda Police, Tom Magambo. In a series of tweets, which he has since deleted, Muhoozi said, the arrest will not stop at Magambo but also at people he works with. “Magambo likes […]
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 […]