Bombo — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has called on leaders to prioritise identifying and addressing the practical needs of citizens, saying this has been the guiding philosophy of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) since the 1960s. The President made the remarks while presiding over the election of…
Several prominent Ugandans and voices on social media have condemned the reported overnight raid on the home of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and the alleged assault on his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, who is currently admitted at Nsambya Hospital. Among the strongest critics was Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has denied allegations that soldiers assaulted Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, the wife of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, following a reported overnight security operation at the family’s home in Magere. Responding to claims circulating on social media and statements by…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has reassured Ugandans of continued stability and security as the country heads into the critical voting period, saying the State remains fully in control of the situation. Speaking ahead of polling day, Maj. Gen. Henry Masiko, the Chief Political Commissar of the UPDF, said government institutions are functioning normally,…
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…