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Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 621 firearms have been recovered by the joint security forces since they launched the 3rd phase of the disarmament exercise in Karamoja sub-region. The 3rd phase of the disarmament exercise started on July 17th, 2021. Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Regional Police spokesperson, says …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Muhoozi tweets trigger look at regional armies: Military experts note growing capability of East Africa forces THE LAST WORD The Lee Kuan Yew myth: Why I think Singapore would have transformed even with …

  Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Daniel Ongadia, a resident of Bugembe ward in Jinja City Northern division is behind bars for masquerading as a UPDF officer and robbing money from unsuspecting civilians. He was picked during impromptu police patrols in Bugembe, following a tip-off from concerned residents that he …

How Kenyan troops, the latest addition, shift eastern DRC puzzle Kampala, Uagnda | IAN KATUSIIME | On Nov. 2, Kenyan President William Ruto flagged off a near 1000 troop contingent to eastern DRC on a stabilisation mission. The deployment of Kenyan troops as part of an East African regional force …

US hails Kenya’s Ruto for sending troops  to DRC Kinsahasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA  |  President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo has addressed the nation over the unrest in east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and said despite disagreement with Rwanda, he has chosen peace over war. …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security in Hoima have arrested two Uganda Peoples Defense forces-UPDF soldiers for putting Hoima Deputy Resident District Commissioner-RDC, and the LC5 chairperson at gunpoint. The soldiers whose names have been concealed by security for fear of jeopardizing investigations are alleged to have committed the offense …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Military prosecutors have withdrawn charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline against Lance Corporal John Nuwagira before the General Court Martial in Makindye. Nuwagira was accused of having a sexual affair with the wife of his superior Lt. Robert Turyahabwe. The Prosecutors had …

Inside the succession battle ahead of 2026 Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Until Gen. Salim Saleh appeared at the piping ceremony of his nephew Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, it appeared that veterans of the Bush War in Luwero preferred to stay away from the rabble-rousing erstwhile Army Commander of Land …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected cattle rustler has been shot dead by UPDF soldiers during a cordon and search operation in Lokitimo village, Lotisan sub-county, Moroto district. Lokeris Loyep, 52, was killed on Thursday at the entrance of his gate while going to a nearby bush to answer …

Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians of Seek the Lord Ministry International Church in Kabarole district have given the Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF a week’s ultimatum to rebuild their church that was destroyed by a military chopper or compensate them. The military chopper crashed into the church building on December …