The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced patrols in Kampala ahead of voting day, stating that the deployment is intended to ensure public safety during the election period. According to the Acting Defence Public Information Officer, Col. Chris Magezi, the military is working jointly with the police to prevent violence and protect lives and…
Jinja – The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has highlighted the critical role of cultural awareness in military leadership, emphasising that effective leadership requires more than tactics and logistics—it demands a deep understanding of peoples’ cultures, histories, and traditions. Speaking at the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka, the Kyabazinga was…
A woman was injured on Tuesday after she fell while fleeing military officers deployed to disperse supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in Entebbe Municipality. The incident occurred as Kyagulanyi headed to Tanda Grounds, where he later addressed a campaign rally. Witnesses said security personnel moved…
Opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security forces of using teargas, intimidation and movement restrictions to disrupt his ongoing campaign activities in and around Kampala. In a post shared on social media on Tuesday evening, Bobi Wine said teargas canisters were fired in his…
Amuria — National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said he and his team were blocked by security forces from holding a planned rally in Amuria District, accusing the military and police of detaining them at a roadblock mounted in a swampy area. In a statement issued on Wednesday,…