Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he expects to win 90 percent of the vote in Uganda’s 2031 presidential election if he receives the backing of his father, President Yoweri Museveni. Muhoozi, who is Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, made the statement on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in a post on X accompanied by a photograph of…
KAMPALA, Uganda — An unverified video allegedly showing missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya in a frail physical condition has sparked fresh concern among Ugandans. Opposition supporters and human rights activists are demanding answers about his whereabouts, nearly a year after his reported disappearance. The footage began circulating widely on social media on Friday, July 31,…
KAMPALA — National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has resurfaced at Nateete Police Station after spending more than two weeks out of public view following his reported re-arrest by unidentified security operatives. Kivumbi was reportedly dropped at the police station on Wednesday morning by people believed to be state security operatives. The…
KAMPALA — The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has denied holding opposition politician Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. The army told the High Court that searches of military detention facilities found no trace of him. The denial comes as concern over Kivumbi’s whereabouts continues to grow. His family and lawyers say they have been unable to establish…
KAMPALA, Uganda — June 28, 2026: A Uganda media raid disrupted operations at Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda and other media houses on Sunday after armed soldiers were deployed at key Nation Media Group facilities. The headquarters of Daily Monitor in Namuwongo remained under military guard throughout Sunday morning. Soldiers controlled access to the premises as…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for 10,200 new soldiers. Military authorities say the exercise will prioritize science education, professionalism and anti-corruption measures. It is expected to be one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years. The exercise will take place in all districts and cities across Uganda….
On Monday, May 18, 2026, joint security agencies together with the Ministry of Works and Transport launched an operation to evict car bond operators along the Nakawa–Ntinda corridor. Police and UPDF officers were heavily deployed in areas including Kyambogo and Banda along Jinja Road. Authorities said the operation follows repeated warnings to operators accused of…
By Peterson Luzinda Kampala, Uganda—The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj. Gen. Francis Takirwa, has died, according to a report by Daily Monitor citing security sources. Details surrounding his death remain limited, but reports indicate that the senior military officer had been battling illness for some time. His passing marks a…
By Nasiwa Agnes Authorities in Tororo District have arrested a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier following the death of his wife after a domestic dispute at their home. However, police say investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident as family and community members call for justice and calm. The incident…
President Museveni disbands all landing site committees and directs the UPDF to form new ones within three months to address concerns in Uganda’s fishing communities In a directive issued on Friday, the President and Commander-in-Chief instructed the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to oversee the disbandment…
