Tag: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)

Police Arrest Two for Selling Counterfeit Tororo, Hima Cement in Luwero

Police in Luwero District have arrested two individuals suspected of trading in counterfeit Tororo and Hima cement. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Kasana Market and Kalongo Zone, both located...

US Cancels VISAs for All South Sudanese Citizens

International

The United States government has announced an immediate suspension of all visa privileges for holders of South Sudanese passports, effectively banning their entry into the country. The decision was announced on Saturday by U.S. Secretary of State...

Security

MP Nyeko Wants Parliament to PriorItize Amendment of UPDF...

The Shadow Minister for Defence, Derrick Nyeko told members of Parliament to prioritize plans to amend the Uganda People’s...

Regional

Uganda CDF Advocates for African Military Unity as Key...

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has urged African...

Politics

DP Demands Gen Muhoozi’s Immediate Resignation over Undiplomatic Behavior

On October 4, 2024, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took on his X handle a controversial post that attracted mixed reactions both locally and internationally. In his post, he stated, “If the current Ambassador of America to Uganda does not issue an apology to Mzee personally for his undiplomatic behavior in our country, we will demand he leaves Uganda.”

Politics

DP Asks UPDF to Discipline Serving Army Officers Involved...

The past serving Army commander and the President for the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), General Mugisha Muntu, has on some occasions asked General Muhoozi to retire from the army if he is to engage in politics.

Security

CDF Kainerugaba Initiates Construction of Multibillion State-of-the-Art Defence Headquarters

The construction of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters represents a significant step towards the professionalization of the UPDF, guided by the president’s vision.

Security

Don’t Bring Careerism in the Army—President Museveni to Commissioned...

"Part of the problem with Africans is that they look at the Army as a job. The Army is not a job; it’s an obligation to defend your country. When you are defending your country, it’s not a job. Don’t bring careerism in the Army. You have an obligation to defend the country."

Crime