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Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda The Ministry of Local Government has directed all local governments across Uganda to officially name every street and road within their jurisdictions by August 30, 2026, in a move aimed at improving service delivery, security, emergency response and urban planning. The directive was issued by the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, who …

By Asuman Kiyingi Reports that Uganda has agreed in principle to deploy the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) as part of a proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza should concern every Ugandan who values the country’s diplomatic credibility. Ordinarily, such an invitation—reportedly following discussions initiated by the United States—would be presented as recognition of Uganda’s reputation as a dependable …

By Mulengera Reporters With the acquiescence of the UN Security Council, as Russia and China abstained, President Donald Trump late last year proclaimed his “Gaza Board for Peace” under which the US Administration intends to coordinate the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza.   The Palestinian territory has endured years of relentless bombing and humanitarian crisis as Israel Prime Minister Bibi …

At least 20 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers were injured on Saturday after a military truck transporting them to their duty stations overturned in Agago, northern Uganda. The soldiers were among hundreds who passed out from Labwordwong Military Training School on Thursday and were being deployed to various military units under the Fourth Infantry Division. While initial reports indicated …

At least 24 soldiers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) were injured on Saturday after a military truck overturned in Agago District while transporting personnel to Gulu City. × ]]]]>]]> The accident involved a military vehicle attached to the 5th Infantry Division Training School in Labwordwong. The soldiers were travelling to the 4th Infantry Division Barracks in Gulu when …

Viewers: 90,007 By Spy Uganda The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, has called on senior logistics officers in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to strengthen accountability and transparency in the management of military resources, warning that corruption within the logistics chain poses a direct threat to operational readiness and national security. Brig. …

Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for maintaining peace and stability as Uganda officially commenced the swearing-in of Members of Parliament-elect for the 12th Parliament. Speaking to journalists at Parliament of Uganda on Tuesday, Among, who was re-elected as Woman Representative …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda  The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 53 officers who completed the Platoon Commanders’ Course at the 5 Infantry Division Training School in Labwordwong, Agago District. Presiding over the ceremony, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Commander, Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita, commended the 5 Infantry Division for its commitment to professional military …

The General Court Martial sitting at Makindye has remanded four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) over allegations of large-scale fuel misappropriation, in a case that has raised fresh concerns about accountability within the military. The officers Brig Gen James Barigye Ruheesi, Col David Ociti Kidega, Maj Innocent Kikongi Mugumya, and Capt Kenneth Labwon Kinyera appeared before …

KAMPALA – Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial sitting in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal gain. The accused officers are James Barigye Ruheesi, David Ocitti Kidega, Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Kenneth Labwon Kinyera. They appeared before the military court and denied all charges brought …