Brig. Gen. Joseph Ssemwanga elevated to Deputy Commander of UPDF Land Forces
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has a new Deputy Commander of the Land Forces following a promotion by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for…
Joshua Cheptegei triumphs at Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — February 8, 2026: Uganda’s long-distance running legend Joshua Cheptegei delivered a world-class performance to claim victory at the 2026 Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai, finishing…
UPDF Deputy Commander Land Forces Maj Gen Francis Takirwa dies
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Deputy Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, has died. According to the Daily Monitor, which cited security sources,…
Museveni appoints Ethiopian to save Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Museveni has moved to stabilise Uganda Airlines by engaging a veteran Ethiopian Airlines executive as an interim leader and consultant, as the national carrier grapples with heavy financial…
NUP’s Harriet Chemutai released after abduction from home
Harriet Chemutai, chair of the National Unity Platform’s Election Management Committee, has been released after being abducted from her home in Kapchorwa late on February 4, 2026, the party says.…
