Parliament demands list of official UPDF uniforms amid controversy over arrests of NUP supporters
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs has directed Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth to submit a list of ...
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UPDF soldier sentenced to 52 years in prison for losing gun
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Court Martial has sentenced a 27-year-old soldier to 52 years in prison for losing ...
How security operatives rescued Egyptian Diplomat from kidnappers who demanded a Shs 147 million ransom
Security operatives have rescued Muhammad Ali Abdul Amidu, an Egyptian national and official at the Egyptian Embassy, from kidnappers. The ...
Unknown assailants attack village in Kagadi, killing 8 and injuring 8
Unknown assailants attacked residents of Mizizi A Village, Kyaterekera Sub County, Kagadi District, killing eight people and injuring eight others. ...
UPDF soldier shoots himself dead after failed attack on girlfriend
A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, Pte David Wabule, attached to the 45 Infantry Battalion, shot himself dead after ...
UPDF rescues 40 hostages from ADF rebels in DRC
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) successfully rescued 40 people, mostly women and children, from Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels ...
Fake soldier who promoted himself to Major General arrested for land grabbing in Wakiso
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has arrested a fake UPDF soldier who had been evicting locals and grabbing their ...
UPDF captures suspected ADF explosive expert
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have captured one ...
Where is the Head of the Kabaka Protection Unit? Army says he’s missing, Katikkiro explains he went for further studies
One thing we can confirm is that Captain Edward Ssempijja, the head of the Kabaka Protection Unit (KPU), is no ...
Chinese national arrested for operating shop that sells military attire
Police in Kampala have arrested a Chinese national, JIN YUNGUNG, aged 33, residing in Ganda, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, for ...
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