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Calypso King Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
Slinger Francisco, the Grenada-born calypsonian better known as the Mighty Sparrow, has…
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I enthroned as Tooro’s new Omukama
FORT PORTAL — Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been enthroned as…
Nsamba charged with murder of Afrigo legend Moses Matovu
KAMPALA — Vincent Arnold Nsamba, alias Sitenda, has been arraigned before the…
Tooro King Nyabongo undergoes okweeza rites ahead of coronation
FORT PORTAL — Fort Portal City has taken on a festive mood…
Security
Army denies ‘deserter’ Lt Mabonga’s criminal claims
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed criminal allegations circulating on social media and attributed to Lt Herbert Matanda Mabonga, describing the claims as unsubstantiated. In a statement issued Thursday, Col Chris Magezi, Acting Director of Defence Public Information at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF, said the allegations targeted the UPDF, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. “The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has taken note of serious criminal allegations made on social media platforms against the institution, the CDF, and the President of Uganda.” Magezi described the…
Regional News
Uganda to host African military operations conference
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda will next week host the inaugural conference on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW), bringing together defence chiefs from 14 African countries, peace support mission commanders and representatives of continental and regional security organisations. The four-day conference will take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo from October 5 to 8, 2026, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The conference will be hosted by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who also serves as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations. The meeting…
