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Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Two UPDF majors have been charged in Somalia in regard to the May 2023 Al-Shabaab attack that left 54 soldiers dead. Steven Oluka and Zadock Obor who are accused of ordering Uganda People’s Defence Forces –UPDF combatants to withdraw when Al-Shabaab raided their base, …

Kivu, DRC  | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan troops in North Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have paid tribute to a Kenyan soldier who was killed by a bomb in Nyiragongo territory last week. Private Second Class John Ndawo was killed by a bomb fired at the East African …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama has asked Insurance companies to introduce special packages for the armed forces. Rwamirama made the call on Friday during the 4th Annual International Insurance Conference held at Hotel Las Vegas in Mbarara City. The two-day conference has  …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, the Deputy Commander of Land Forces, has officially inaugurated 60 newly constructed housing units at the 403 Infantry Brigade headquarters located in Matany Sub-County, Napak District. These housing units, whose construction commenced on May 25, 2022, are part of a broader …

    Kivu, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Lieutenant Colonel Frank Tumwesigye has assumed office as the deputy commander of the Ugandan troops deployed under the peace keeping mission in North Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Tumwesigye has replaced Lieutenant Colonel Henry Kakuru Tukwasibwe who was recalled back …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government has received a request to establish a framework for the continuous registration of all key stakeholders in the fisheries sub-sector as a viable alternative to combat illegal fishing practices. Fredrick Ggesa, the Masaka District Fisheries Officer, who also coordinates officers in the …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has called on young scientists to consider joining the military to consolidate the social-economic transformation path the country embarked on since 1986. Museveni made the comments on Wednesday at State House Entebbe while delivering a lecture of opportunity to 91 young …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mountain Division Field Court Martial sitting at the division headquarters in Muhoti – Fort Portal City has sentenced UPDF Corporal Peter Avugo Lomuro to life imprisonment on two counts of murder and attempted murder. The court martial chaired by Lt. Col. Benon Besigye sentenced Avugo …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces in Moroto have released cattle that were confiscated during a firefight between the army and armed Turkana warriors. The joint security forces conducted an operation against Turkana pastoralists in Naput Village, Rupa sub-county, Moroto district on September 22, 2023. The Turkana warriors …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has elevated five Colonels to Brigadier and promoted 15 Lieutenant Colonels to full Colonels. Those promoted to brigadier include John Musoke, the second in command of the 4Tth Division, John Patrick Otongo, the second in command of 2ND Division, James Muhwezi, the …