Debate rages on the future of UPDF in Somalia mission COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Jonathan Odur, the opposition MP of Erute South constituency and Shadow Minister for Defence, says the Ugandan contingent in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has done a good job in keeping peace. …
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How Museveni family politics plays out Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | In December 2022, President Yoweri Museveni flew to London with a business delegation en route to the U.S. Africa summit in Washington D.C. In his delegation was one individual who loomed large: his son-in-law Odrek Rwabwogo. Rwabwogo’s presence on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the East African Court of Justice seeking a permanent injunction restraining General Muhoozi Kainerugaba a serving Uganda People’s Defence Forces Officer from organizing and addressing political rallies and gatherings. Mabirizi also wants the Court to order the Speaker of Parliament, …
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Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The advisor of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Special Operations Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has donated 274 animals to livestock owners in Agago as compensation for the animals they lost to suspected Karamojong raiders. Muhooozi made the pledge in March during his visit to Coodong Village, …
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Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are mixed reactions in Kapchorwa municipality following the recent snap decision to name a street after the first son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The former Commander of Land Forces visited Kapchorwa on January 21, 2023, as part of his countrywide tours to popularise his MK …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lt-Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Commander of the Land Forces in the Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF has ordered the repatriation of some UPDF officers from the Ugandan contingent in Equatorial Guinea behind the rumour that some soldiers were planning a revolt against their top commander. Last …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has reacted dismissively to the decision by President Yoweri Museveni to appoint his son, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the head of Special Forces (SFC)Command. He says this is because Museveni is aware …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID is holding a man accused of using the name of the president’s son, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to con more than Shillings 100 million and two vehicles from unsuspecting members of the public. Alfa Musoke, who is currently locked up at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF will not require a supplementary budget to pay the salaries of more than 2000 newly promoted officers, URN has learnt. Recently, President, Yoweri Museveni promoted more than 2,031 officers and men to various ranks. Those promoted from the rank of …
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Reports just in indicate that changes have been made in the leadership of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The top job has been handed to Maj Gen David Muhoozi, formerly head of the land forces. The reshuffle and promotions were made by Commander in Chief President Yoweri Museveni late …
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